Consumer Surveys: A Continued Look at COVID-19’s Impact on Food Purchasing, Eating Behaviors and Perceptions of Food Safety
In the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has been entrenched in our daily lives for the better part of one year. In the midst of its impact on the health of many and…
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What is Fructose?
Highlights Fructose is a type of sugar known as a monosaccharide. Like other sugars, fructose provides four calories per gram. Fructose is also known as “fruit sugar”…
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The 2020 Holidays: Celebrating With Safety
The weather is getting cooler, and as fall and winter holidays approach during this year’s coronavirus pandemic, many of us are thinking about how we can celebrate…
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Baking? Here’s Your Guide to Flours
From sourdough bread to scones to chocolate chip cookies, many people are doing more baking during the pandemic. Flour, which is finely milled wheat or other grains,…
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The Basics of MCT Oil
Over the past few decades, popular opinion on dietary fat has shifted considerably, and many have come to better appreciate the health benefits that certain types of fats…
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IFIC Celebrates One Health Day
One Health Day is an international initiative which started in 2016 and is celebrated worldwide on November 3. Co-coordinated by the One Health Commission, the One Health…
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Halloween Food Safety Tips
This year, celebrating the holidays will look different to many of us around the globe, and Halloween will be no different. While it can be difficult to…
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Is It Safe To Follow a Vegan Diet While Pregnant?
Vegan diets exclude all animal products and emphasize nutrient-dense plant foods like legumes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Well-planned vegan diets rich in plant-based foods can be…
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What is IARC?
What do a cell phone and a career as a hairdresser have in common? Both could possibly be carinogenic (or cause cancer), according to the International Agency for…
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What Is High Fructose Corn Syrup?
Highlights Compared to corn syrup which is 100% glucose, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is “high” in fructose. HFCS is a mixture of two monosaccharides. It is 55% fructose and 45% glucose….
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