The FDA is attempting to phase out petroleum-based dyes from the nation's food supply. It approved three natural food additives to be used in food instead: Galdieria extract blue, calcium phosphate, ...

Food additives play a critical role in the food industry. Additives include colorings, flavor enhancers and preservatives. There are many benefits of food additives, yet there are ongoing concerns ...

Are the additives in our food quietly conspiring against our health? A new French study dives into the tangled web of food additives, not as individual villains, but at their gang affiliations. Do ...

Food additives are substances introduced to foods and drinks during processing and packaging. Not all food additives are harmful, but some, like nitrates, sulfites, and artificial sweeteners, can be.

Food additives might be riskier for health than previously understood, a new study suggests. In recent years, scientists have found that some additives, like emulsifiers, dyes and artificial ...

CHARLESTON — West Virginia’s new law banning certain food dyes and additives in food sold in the state doesn’t go into effect ...

Nearly 70% of all food in grocery stores in the United States is ultraprocessed, meaning the foods contain additives used to add flavor and color, create texture, extend shelf life and keep ...

As the World Health Organization (WHO) publishes its latest information on additives, the food industry details how insufficient quality data is the biggest threat to their growth and management. On ...

Aspartame Chemical compound made of methanol, aspartic acid and phenylalanine Beverages, puddings, yogurt, chewing gum, and sold as Nutrasweet, Spoonful and Equal Low-calorie sweetener Some people are ...