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…
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Ingredients
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Is It Safe To Consume Caffeine While Pregnant?
Most of us can hardly imagine a morning without our daily jolt of caffeine, usually in the form of brewed coffee, espresso or tea. In the early…
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Caffeine Facts and Fake News
I overheard a conversation between two coworkers recently as we were walking out of a meeting. They were discussing something near and dear to my heart: early…
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Test Your Food I.Q. With Our New Food Ingredient Quiz
If you’re like the 50 percent of Americans who look at the ingredient list before you buy, then you know how difficult it can be to know…
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