Food Safety & Health

Why Inexpensive Food Carries Hidden Costs A dollar burger seems cheap at the register, but the true cost is vastly higher when accounting for hidden expenses society pays: environmental degradation,…

What Keeps Food Fresh—And What You Should Know Food preservatives prevent spoilage by inhibiting microbial growth (bacteria, mold, yeast) and slowing oxidation (rancidity, browning, nutrient loss). Some preservatives are derived…

Why Europe Banned What the US Still Allows Synthetic food dyes are petroleum-derived chemicals used primarily to make processed foods more visually appealing. While the FDA considers approved dyes safe…

Why the Same Product Tastes Different Across Borders A single product sold globally often has different formulations depending on where it's sold. The US version of Skittles contains synthetic dyes…

The FDA's Biggest Food Safety Loophole—And Why It Matters GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) is a regulatory designation that allows food manufacturers to introduce new ingredients without FDA premarket approval.…