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Trending – Laundry Detergent Enzymes

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

September 26, 2022 - Trending

Ever wonder what makes laundry detergent so effective? In this post, we explore a common ingredient that helps boost detergent performance, enzymes. What are enzymes In general, enzymes are proteins that expedite chemical reactions involving various biological components. They perform different roles in…

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Trending – Anti-nutrients

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

September 13, 2022 - Trending

We all know a balanced diet filled with many different fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins helps us maintain good health. But, some sources believe the anti-nutrients found in many of these whole foods could potentially cause us harm. What are anti-nutrients? Anti-nutrients are…

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Trending – Mycotoxins

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 26, 2022 - Trending

There are many all-natural toxins in the environment. In this post, we look at mycotoxins. What are mycotoxins? We are familiar with molds and fungi that are naturally occurring in nature. Some of the molds and fungi produce toxins called mycotoxins. Mycotoxins are often…

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Trending – Organic Foods

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 12, 2022 - Trending

In this post, we look at the popular organic food labels and explore what it means (and doesn’t mean) for an ingredient to be organic certified. What is organic food? For the purposes of this post, we will focus on the definition used…

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Trending – Bee Pollen

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

March 21, 2022 - Trending

It's not just seasonal allergies people associate with pollen. In this post, we look at a trending ingredient, bee pollen. What is bee pollen? Bee pollen, sometimes called "bee bread" or "ambrosia," is the pellet-shaped food bees use to feed their hive. It…

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Trending – Hot Sauce Nutrition

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

February 14, 2022 - Hot Sauce Trending

We took a high-level look at hot sauce in chili peppers in our last post. In this post, we'll dig deeper and explore the nutritional qualities of spicy foods. What is hot sauce? In the U.S., hot sauce typically refers to any sauce,…

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Trending – Hot Sauce Overview

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li, Joe Zagorski

February 7, 2022 - Hot Sauce Trending

Hot sauce is one of the fastest-growing condiments beloved by many cultures for the sharp, at times uncomfortable, flavor and sensation it imparts on foods. In this series, we look at hot sauces. What is hot sauce? In the U.S., hot sauce typically…

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Trending – Nail Polish

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li, Joe Zagorski

January 31, 2022 - Trending

In this post, we’ll be taking an in-depth look at nail polish and nail polish ingredients. What is nail polish? Nail polishes (also known as nail enamels or lacquers) are products used on nail beds primarily for aesthetic reasons. Nail polishes can include…

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Trending – Nootropics

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

January 17, 2022 - Trending

Are you familiar with products marketed as nootropics? In this post, we explore nootropics and the products that may be sold as nootropics. What are nootropics? Nootropics are cognitive-enhancing substances designed and used to boost mental function (2). Nootropics break down into four categories…

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Trending – Sweeteners

Elisabeth Anderson, Jinpeng Li

December 13, 2021 - Trending

It’s the holiday season, which means holiday baking, candy, and other sweet confectionaries abound. In this post, we highlight the different types of ingredients that make our foods sweet. What are sweeteners? Any ingredient that adds a familiar sweet taste to our foods…

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