What Is Allulose?
December 15, 2021
Highlights Allulose is a relatively new type of sweetener that many people have not heard of. Allulose is a naturally occurring sugar that is found in plant foods in very…
Ingredients
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What You Should Know about Sodium and Salt
November 30, 2021
Sodium is an essential part of everyone’s diet—the human body could not function without it. However, there can be too much of a good thing. Americans tend to overdo it…
Infant and Toddler Feeding from Birth to 23 Months: Making Every Bite Count
October 27, 2021
Download the Resource The first two years of your child’s life is important for proper growth and development. It is also critical for establishing healthy dietary patterns for later in…
Why is Sodium Being Reduced in Food?
October 1, 2021
In October of 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration made big news when it issued its final voluntary guidance for food manufacturers to reduce the sodium content across many…
Thinking Through Regulation and Safety Before Your Next – or First CBD Purchase
September 22, 2021
New foods and beverages can be fun and interesting to try. Certainly, those with added benefits such as those that provide alertness or induce calmness can add another layer of…
Cutting Down on Sodium: 6 Alternatives to Salt
August 10, 2021
Sodium is essential for our bodies to maintain many basic activities — such as muscle contraction and a properly functioning nervous system. However, consistently consuming too much sodium can increase…
New Plant-Based Foods Round-up
July 14, 2021
The plant-based foods trend is nothing new, but it does seem to be growing as fast as a weed. In particular, plant-based proteins are gaining attention and consumers are gradually…
FAQ About PFAS and Food
July 9, 2021
What are PFAS? Perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances, collectively referred to as PFAS, are a large group of synthetic chemicals used in many manufacturing processes, including some food packaging and production.…
What Is Propylene Glycol, and What Does It Do in Our Food?
May 18, 2021
As you put away the flour from making pancakes, you glance into the pantry and notice a second box of that cake mix you used for your last Thanksgiving dinner.…
What Are Emulsifiers, and What Do They Do in Our Food?
May 7, 2021
If you have seen any 1970s-themed movie, or better yet grew up in the ’70s, you’ve seen them before: colorful, mesmerizing, some might even say soothing. We’re talking about lava…