Cellulose gum is a common ingredient in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Manufacturers use it as a thickening agent, a stabilizer, and an emulsifier in various products. It has several benefits ...

Food additive mixtures are an everyday feature of our diets, especially through ultra-processed foods. Until recently, safety evaluations of these additives have been conducted substance by substance ...

In Europe and North America, 30 to 60% of dietary energy intake in adults comes from ultra-processed foods. An increasing number of epidemiological studies suggest a link between higher consumption ...

Even more attention is being given to food labels than usual. With people becoming increasingly conscious about their health, more ingredients are being scrutinized, especially additives. Xanthan gum ...

In a recent study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, researchers investigate the association between food additive emulsifier exposure and risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study ...

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

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Food additives are often considered undesirable by consumers. This is particularly the case recently, with many consumers concerned about their prevalence within ultra-processed foods. So are ...

This Collection welcomes original research on food additives, including research on new food additives monitoring of additives, and their effects on health and consumer behaviour. Food additives are ...