In what is an ever-evolving industry, food ingredients and additives now are used to meet consumer demands for taste, colour, texture, freshness, aesthetics, and nutrient value. Industrial food ...

Chewing gum is known to have certain controversial ingredients. We asked a nutrition expert to explain what they are and ...

It's a bombshell claim: ultra-processed food is responsible for the surge of cancer cases among young people, according to a ...

Soy lecithin is a common food additive that’s often used to improve the consistency and quality of packaged foods. Adding soy lecithin to packaged foods serves a particular functionality ...

July 25, 2024 — A new study adds to evidence which suggests treating breast cancer patients with sodium channel blockers could be a promising future treatment to prevent the spread of cancer ...

Food additives are regulated in Canada under Marketing Authorizations (MAs) issued by the Minister of Health and the Food and Drug Regulations. Permitted food ...

TORONTO (CTV Network) — In a move to safeguard public heath, Health Canada says it has officially banned the use of brominated vegetable oil (BVO) as a food additive. The decision follows ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not tightly regulate food additives, and there is concern that this procedure, or rather lack of procedure, is allowing unsafe ingredients to enter the ...