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High fructose corn syrup: what US shoppers need to know
HFCS shows up in hundreds of everyday products, from bread to salad dressing. Here is what the science says and how to spot it on labels.
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7 min readArtificial sweeteners in food: what US shoppers should know
Sucralose, aspartame, acesulfame potassium — artificial sweeteners are everywhere in diet snacks and drinks. Here's what the research actually says.
7 min readNatural flavors in food: what the label really means
That two-word phrase on your ingredient list hides more than you think. Here is what natural flavors actually are and how to decode them at the grocery store.
6 min readMaltodextrin in food: what US shoppers need to know
Maltodextrin is a ultra-processed starch derivative hiding in hundreds of everyday products. Here is what it actually does, why its glycemic index matters, and how to spot it.
6 min readCarrageenan in food: what shoppers need to know
Carrageenan is a common thickener found in almond milk, dairy products, and more. Here is what the science says and how to spot it on labels.
6 min readCalcium propionate in bread: what shoppers should know
Calcium propionate is the most common bread preservative in the US. Here is what it does, what the research says, and how to spot it on labels.
7 min readSodium aluminum phosphate in food: what shoppers should know
Sodium aluminum phosphate shows up in baking powder, pancake mixes, and processed cheese. Here is what US shoppers need to know about this aluminum additive.
6 min readTBHQ in food: what US shoppers need to know
TBHQ is a synthetic preservative found in crackers, frozen foods, and fast food packaging. Here is what the research says and how to spot it on labels.
7 min readBHA and BHT in food: what US shoppers need to know
BHA and BHT are synthetic antioxidant preservatives found in cereals, snacks, and oils. Here is what the research says and how to spot them on labels.