Food, Beverage & Nutrition

Sodium is a mineral essential to human life. It’s the most abundant cation in the body and plays an important role in the maintenance of fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction. Many foods naturally contain sodium including milk, vegetables, … Continued

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In the 1970s, carob never stood a chance. Native to the Mediterranean and Middle East, carob made its first big splash in the U.S. as a “healthier” chocolate alternative in the 1970s. It didn’t go well for carob.1 To replace … Continued

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Color additives are substances that impart color to food, cosmetics, medical devices, and drugs. When added to food, color additives – also known as food dyes – help make foods and beverages more attractive, appealing, and appetizing to consumers. Synthetic … Continued

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