You may have heard in the news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will no longer allow the use of FD&C Red Dye No. 3 ...

Ever wondered what those 'flavours' with numbers are? We crack the additives code. All those mystery numbers at the bottom of ingredients lists? We've got their number. Unless you have an allergy or ...

Oct. 17, 2024 — Researchers describe how -- even more than just the presence of sugar and salt in the diet -- having more ultra-processed foods laden with additives can lead to higher average ...

We often think of food additives as complex chemical substances produced by our modern society. However, the use of food additives dates to ancient times. Early people used salt to preserve meat and ...

As the USDA reported, “Today, more than 3,000 substances are used as food additives. Salt, sugar, and corn syrup are by far the most widely used additives in food in this country.” However ...

Table salt will usually have some kind of additive, such as iodine or fluoride ... it so useful for cooks and bakers alike. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter.