Download the Sucralose Fact Sheet for Consumers here Download the Sucralose Fact Sheet for Health Professionals here Why would I use a low-calorie sweetener? Almost everyone likes sweet taste. In…
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Sesame: The Next Major Food Allergen?
Ahh, sesame. We all know those pale, tiny seeds that sit on top of hamburger buns, speckling them with bursts of flavor and texture. But sesame is…
Fast Take: Should You Avoid Caffeine If You Suffer from Migraines?
People who suffer from migraines know how debilitating they can be. They can significantly decrease one’s quality of life, making it difficult to work or relax. And…
Food Fraud: A Whole Lot More Than Knockoffs for Food
In 1906, the Federal Food and Drugs Act (then known as the Pure Food and Drug Act) was passed to prevent the sale, manufacture and transportation of adulterated or…
All 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 Why would I…
Cannabinoids as Food Ingredients
You may be shocked to know that cannabinoids can be used in baked goods, beverages and even condiments being served at your next BBQ or picnic. In…
What Is Mannitol?
Highlights Mannitol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Mannitol contains about 60 percent fewer calories than sugar and is half as sweet. Mannitol occurs naturally in fresh mushrooms, brown algae, tree bark…
What You Should Know About Cannabinoids: CBD and THC
You’ve heard about them and have probably seen them for sale on the open market. Now let’s learn the facts, the truth and the basics of the…
Food Allergy Facts: What You Know Could Save a Life
Download the Fact Sheet Food allergies are a major health concern that affect approximately 32 million Americans including 5.6 million children under 18. That’s equal to 1…
