Artificial Red Color 40 Banned In The U.S.? Red 40 is a synthetic dye widely used in processed foods, beverages, candies, and cosmetics. The food and cosmetic industry loves to use it for its bright red color, and it is often found in items that are vibrant in color or marketed to children. Red 40 […]
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Food Industry Freakout Over RFK Jr. Appointment The food industry seems to be freaking out over the policy changes that RFK Jr. will bring come January. According to a recent report (DiNapoli, 2024), food companies like Smuckers, who manufacture the Hostess brand of pre-packaged products, are nervously waiting to see if they can continue with
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Please Stop Eating Pop-Tarts Immediately Pop-Tarts are another item I badly want to see removed from our school lunch menus and cafeterias. They are a classic example of highly processed, pre-packaged, low-nutritional junk being sold in our supermarkets. For those unfamiliar people (most of the world outside the U.S.), Pop-Tarts are made by Kellogg’s and
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What’s In SunnyD? A Look At the US Versus UK Sunny Delight, popularly known as SunnyD, remains a well-known brand, especially in the U.S., but its popularity has fluctuated over the years. It’s a citrus-flavored drink that competes with both sugary beverages and healthier alternatives. I was astonished to find out that a boy in
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Are McDonald’s French Fries Ingredients Healthier in the U.S. or UK? By now, we’ve all probably heard about the differences in ingredients for McDonald’s world-famous French fries between the United States and Europe, notably the United Kingdom. It turns out that McDonald’s has been adding a few more ingredients to its US fries than in
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The Truth About American Cheese: Are We Eating Plastic? Cheese is not only delicious but also very nutrient-rich since it is made from milk. It is a concentrated source of protein, calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin A. But not all cheeses are created equal. There are natural cheeses made from curdling milk with an enzyme and/or
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Unnecessary Food Waste In The US: Costco Butter Recall In a world where millions of people go hungry every day, it painfully saddens me to see the vast amount of food that ends up in the trash in the United States— often for reasons that have nothing to do with its safety or quality. While
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Are You Deep Frying In Bad Oil? How To Spot Rancidity I have to admit, I love to deep fry foods. The high heat of deep frying can add flavor, making foods taste more decadent and savory. It creates a delicious, crispy exterior while keeping the inside moist and tender. The Maillard reaction, which occurs
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Is Processed Meat Causing Harm To Our Body? When we talk about processed meat, it generally means meat preserved by smoking, curing, salting, or adding preservatives. This is done for a couple of reasons: Common Types of Processed Meat The Link Between Processed Meat And Cancer Did you know that the World Health Organization has
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Street Food Safety: What You Need to Know Street food culture is an important part of urban life worldwide, offering different flavors and experiences. But is it, in fact, safe or unsafe? The key to ensuring the safety of these delectable offerings lies not only in the ingredients used but also in vendors’ adoption of
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