Food Additives

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Why melted bugs on candy and lemons fuel a $167 million industry

Jelly beans, Junior Mints, and lemons are all coated with a shiny resin called shellac. It's made from tiny insects in India, and it's safe to eat.
Health 2021-02-26T20:11:06Z

4 common food additives that are harmful for your health and how to avoid them

Food additives are substances not naturally found in foods and drinks that are added in during processing. Here are the ones you should avoid.
Food 2016-12-02T16:10:00Z

11 surprising foods that have been banned in the UK

From mangoes to scallops, here are some of the most surprising foods that have been banned from the UK.
Health 2016-09-16T17:01:00Z

15 disturbing consequences of eating too much sugar

Sugar isn't a harmless indulgence. Too much of it is associated with nearly every health problem you could imagine.
Your Money Contributors 2016-07-20T12:43:00Z

10% of the food you buy might not be what you think it is

Many foods that we consider essential staples are high on the lists of the most frequently fraudulent items.
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Tech 2016-04-14T14:33:00Z

Here's why your bottled water might contain strange ingredients

The water you drink should have minerals in it, and not just for better flavor.
Tech 2016-03-23T22:55:00Z

'Natural' labels on meat probably don't mean what you think they do

It has nothing to do with how the animal was raised.
Tech 2016-03-02T22:02:00Z
Tech 2016-02-04T20:36:28Z

24 foods that artificial sweeteners are hiding in

Some of these are very surprising.
Tech 2016-01-21T13:14:00Z

Here’s how food companies sneak MSG into foods

You're probably eating it much more than you think.
Science 2015-11-10T21:12:00Z

15 disturbing consequences of eating too much sugar

Better rethink that candy bar. Dementia, gout, and even addiction make the list.
Tech 2015-11-04T21:58:00Z

A gelatinous byproduct of fish organs lurks in Guinness stout — for now

A product derived from fish bladders is used in the production of Guinness, but the brewery has just vowed to remove it.
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Scientists Have Debunked These 5 Myths About Sugar

VIDEO: Does sugar really satisfy?
Health 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

4 common food additives that are harmful for your health and how to avoid them

Food additives are substances not naturally found in foods and drinks that are added in during processing. Here are the ones you should avoid.
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