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Gelatin

Elisabeth Anderson

September 16, 2024 - Trending

Ever wonder how gummy worms, marshmallows, and fruit snacks maintain their shape ? In this blog post, we explore gelatin. What is gelatin? Gelatin is a colorless, flavorless substance derived from animal collagen, primarily sourced from the skin, bones, and connective tissues of…

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Trending – Essential Minerals

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 22, 2024 - Trending

In our last post, we looked at essential metals. In this post we look at essential minerals to understand their similarities and differences. What are essential minerals? Essential minerals are important nutrients that our bodies can't make on their own. We must get…

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Trending – Essential Metals

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

July 15, 2024 - Trending

With metals found in our foods and beverages making the headlines, in this post we will look at essential metals that we need for our bodies to function. What are essential metals? Essential metals are elements that our bodies need in small amounts…

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Trending – Chemical Weed Killer

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

May 20, 2024 - Trending

Chemical weed killers often raise concerns among gardeners and homeowners. In this post, we provide a general overview of chemical weed killers. What is a chemical weed killer? A chemical weed killer known as a herbicide controls or eliminates unwanted plants. Herbicides play…

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Trending – Mineral Sunscreen

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

May 6, 2024 - Trending

People continue to be interested in mineral-based products. Let's look at the safety of titanium dioxide and zinc oxide-based mineral sunscreens. What are the active ingredients found in mineral sunscreens? Mineral-based sunscreens use zinc oxide or these ingredients in combination to provide sun protection. How…

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Trending – Sulfites

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Kyleigh Cross

April 8, 2024 - Trending

Sulfite ingredients are in many foods and beverages. In this post, we explore sulfite safety. What are sulfites? Sulfites are a common preservation ingredient that can be naturally occurring or human-added to foods and beverages. Sulfites naturally occur in some foods and are produced…

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Trending – Sulfates

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

April 1, 2024 - Trending

We’ve seen personal care and cosmetic products move away from sulfate ingredients. In this post, we explore sulfate ingredients in cosmetics and food and their safety. What are sulfates? Sulfates describe ingredients with water soluble and water insoluble properties, allowing them to act…

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Trending – Lanolin

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

March 18, 2024 - Trending

We've seen folks recommend lanolin to replace synthetic or mineral-based ingredients. In this post, we explore the safety of lanolin. What is lanolin? Lanolin, sometimes called wool wax or wool grease, is a waxy substance secreted by sheep's sebaceous glands. The waxy substance…

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Trending – Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA)

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski, Jinpeng Li

February 26, 2024 - Trending

We find alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) ingredients in many popular cosmetic products, and influencers on social media continue to promote AHA ingredients. This post explores alpha hydroxy acids and what they mean for you. What are alpha hydroxy acids? Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs)…

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Trending – Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO)

Elisabeth Anderson, Joe Zagorski

November 6, 2023 - Trending

The safety status of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) in the USA may change in the coming months. In this post, we look at the safety and changes of BVO. What is brominated vegetable oil (BVO)? Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is a food additive…

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