The first step in understanding food labels is to know what information is required by law. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there are several mandatory components of a food label ...

Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...

Most nutrition scientists agree that occasionally eating ultra-processed food, also called highly processed food, is no big deal. But, statistics show, that occasional part is no easy trick. Subscribe ...

How can you tell a food is palatable? New research uses three metrics – HFSS, UPF and HPF – to test whether palatability can be predicted. While different consumers like different foods, it can ...

First let us try and understand what dehydrated foods exactly are. “They are foods from which most of the water content has been removed using controlled heat, air-drying, or specialised dehydrators.

This article explores how rheological analysis helps the food industry link microstructure to texture, stability and ...

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, improve your diet, or simply understand your eating habits a little better, keeping a food journal can be incredibly beneficial. It can also be a great tool if ...

Understanding of high-histamine and histamine-liberating foods is relatively new, but it’s quickly gaining consumer interest. So, what is this new trend towards consuming low-histamine foods and is it ...

Your food and nutritional needs can change as you age. Certain foods and vitamins are even more important for older adults. Meal planning can be useful to ensure you’re getting the nutrition you need.