Not All Sugars Are the Same
May 5, 2023
Sugar, in one form or another, is an ingredient in many of our favorite foods and beverages. And while most of us know that sugars add sweetness and enhance taste,…
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Emulsifiers: Mending the Differences in Our Foods
May 2, 2023
Eggs Benedict is a brunch staple, and what makes or breaks the plate is—you guessed it—the Hollandaise sauce. This personal favorite is a combination of egg yolk, butter, water, and…
What You Need To Know About Color Additives in Foods
April 21, 2023
We often hear about how we eat with our eyes first—and it turns out there’s some truth behind this notion. The visual appearance of the foods we eat can influence…
Four Heart-Healthy Snack Ideas
April 17, 2023
According to our 2022 Food and Health Survey, 73% of consumers report snacking at least once a day, an increase from the 58% who said the same in 2021. The…
What is Saccharin?
April 10, 2023
Curious about saccharin? You’re not alone. Conflicting information about low- and no-calorie sweeteners seems to be reaching new heights, so we’ve searched high and low for the facts. Here’s the…
Can Processed Foods Find a Place in Your Balanced Diet?
March 27, 2023
What comes to mind when you think of the term “processed foods”? Consumer confidence in defining this colloquial term varies, according to IFIC’s recent consumer survey, “Perceptions on Processed.” The…
How Caffeine Affects Your Sleep
March 23, 2023
When you feel tired during the day, it’s tempting to reach for a quick jolt of caffeine from a cup of coffee or an energy shot. But doing so might…
Beyond Coffee, Alternative Sources of Caffeine
March 10, 2023
Caffeine runs deep in our food supply. Today we can we find caffeine not only in the usual sources, like coffee and energy drinks, but also in less-suspected products, like…
Functional Foods: Superheroes for Health
February 8, 2023
Taste plays a chief role in why we choose foods—as demonstrated by nearly two decades of our annual Food and Health Survey. But healthfulness is also an important driver of…
Food Trends for 2023 Include Wellness Drinks, Gut Health, Confusion Around New Labels and Terminology
January 4, 2023
With issues like inflation, supply chain disruptions, technological advancements and changing consumer desires, the food system is experiencing a dizzying level of change and unpredictability. But despite that instability—or because…