The possibility of an allergic reaction after eating gives many Americans pause when making food choices. No one wants to worry that a bite into a savory…
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Labeling That Saves Lives: Understanding FALCPA
There’s nothing easy about living with food allergies. Having one or multiple food allergies can make grocery shopping, grab-n-go snacks, and casual lunch dates tricky if not confusing and frustrating — especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when, according to IFIC consumer…
Everything You Need to Know About Aspartame
Download the Aspartame Fact Sheet for Consumers here Download the Aspartame CPE Self-Study Activity here Learn more about the Aspartame CPE Self-Study Activity here What is Aspartame?…
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…
Unwrapping Our Chocolate: Cocoa Processing Insights
Chocolate can be enjoyed in many ways—as a treat, as part of a snack or as a flavoring for beverages— and has been for many years. In…
What the Current Science Says About Hyperactivity and Food Colors
The color of our food can have a big influence on what and how we eat. A boring grey or brown slab doesn’t look appealing to most, which is why many food…
Food Color Facts
Download the Food Colors Fact Sheet here Safety Food color additives are safe. They have been evaluated for safety by several regulatory authorities across the globe, including…
What You Should Know About Approved Food Additives
Download the Food Additives Fact Sheet here What are food additives? A food additive is an ingredient added to a food to perform a specific function. Additives…
Food Allergen Labeling: Helpful Hints To Manage “May Contain” Labeling Risks
Last week was Food Allergy Awareness Week, and we’re bringing attention to this growing public health concern. Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) estimates that 32 million Americans are affected by food allergies and that…
