Thirty-five years ago, the prevalence of food allergies was approximately one percent. Today, approximately 32 million Americans are living with food allergies. With these rising rates, it’s…
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Ingredients
What is Choline?
Highlights Choline is an essential nutrient involved in brain and nervous system function, cell membrane support, making DNA, fat transport and metabolism. The Food and Nutrition Board…
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Fast Take: The EAT-Lancet Report on Sustainable Diets
Key Highlights Report states that feeding 10 billion people by the year 2050 with a healthy and sustainable diet will be impossible without changing eating habits, improving…
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Five Food Trends To Watch in 2019
Five Food Trends To Watch in 2019 Consumers Adopting an Origins-Focused Approach When Buying Food (Washington, D.C.) — While consumers cite broad aspects like taste, price and…
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What is Lycopene?
HIGHLIGHTS Lycopene is an antioxidant that belongs to the carotenoid group. It’s found in high amounts in red and pink fruits, as well as dietary supplements. Lycopene…
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Not All Sugars Are the Same
Sugar, in one form or another, is added to many of our favorite foods and beverages. Most people know that sugar adds sweetness but many may not…
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What Is Titanium Dioxide?
There seems to be a lot of misunderstanding about titanium dioxide, which can be used as a colorant in foods. While headlines may suggest titanium dioxide is a…
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Spice Up the Holidays with Five Thanksgiving Herbs and Spices
Every year on the fourth Thursday of November, I walk into a house full of family, friends and food. Year after year, some things never change. I can…
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Revisiting the Food Innovation Summit
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, families travel far and wide to be together and share a great meal. As we make our menu lists and prep…
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