Misinformation in the food and health space is not a new challenge. EUFIC was founded in 1995, before the internet became mainstream, precisely to address it. The organisation was created to fill a ...

The full Communication Lab #2 on emulsifiers report sets out each recommendation in detail, alongside the obstacles it responds to and its intended audience. If you need us to illustrate these ...

Brown sugar is also a refined product made using almost the same production process as white sugar. The main difference is the retention or addition of small amounts of molasses, which affect colour, ...

The gut microbiome has become a hot topic in health and wellness, with increasing evidence linking gut bacteria to digestion, immunity, mental health, and even chronic diseases. This growing awareness ...

While it’s tempting to believe that one strict diet holds the key to health, nutrition is more complex. The carnivore diet lacks the long-term evidence needed to recommend it as a healthy and ...

Food allergens are substances in food that trigger an immune system response in some individuals, leading to allergic reactions. These allergens are almost always proteins naturally found in food.

Seed oils are oils extracted from the seeds of various plants. You’ll recognise them as rapeseed (or canola), corn (maize), cottonseed, grapeseed, soybean, sunflower, safflower, and rice bran oil.

Navigating the world of nutrition can feel like trying to find your way through a maze of myths and misconceptions. In particular - January is a month where people dive into the latest diet trends or ...

Recent estimates suggest that about 880 million adults and 159 million children are living with overweight and obesity. 1 But what does overweight and obesity mean? And how are they classified, and ...

Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease, defined as abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that poses a health risk.1It has been recognised as a major public health concern and a significant ...

Only a very small percentage of soy is used directly in products for human consumption, while more than 75% is used for animal feed. Soy has contributed to deforestation in Brazil, but recent ...