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An examination of 71 plant-based foods in the UK that mimic animal-based foods found that the plant-based foods had more food additives, non-food additives, and total ingredients. The greatest differences were among alternatives to dairy, meat, and other savory items.

Summary: https://knowridge.com/2026/06/many-plant-based-foods-contain-twice-as-many-additives-as-animal-products/

Original paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19440049.2026.2673198#abstract

#Science #Diet #Vegan #Vegetarian #FoodAdditives

Many Plant-Based Foods Contain Twice as Many Additives as Animal Products

Plant-based eating has become more popular around the world as many people try to improve their health, reduce their environmental impact, or avoid animal products. Supermarkets now sell a huge range of plant-based burgers, sausages, milk, yogurt, cheese, cakes, ready meals, and desserts. These foods are often designed to taste and look similar to traditional […]

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Seth G.Jun 16

#Petition from #ConsumerReports : #FDA: Cut the Chemicals - Limit dangerous additives in our #food

https://action.consumerreports.org/nb_20260609_foodadditives

#activisim #FoodSafety #FoodAdditives

BufordM Jun 10

Just damn. The FDA sucks at its job.
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#FDA #food #additives #foodadditives #snacks
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-additives/popular-snacks-contain-high-levels-of-additives-a6822743034/

These Popular Snacks Contain High Levels of Additives and Contaminants - Consumer Reports

Tests by Consumer Reports and Yuka found high levels of additives and contaminants in popular products from Cheetos, Hostess, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Takis, and more.

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Da_Gut Jun 1

OK, I’m particularly interested in listening to this one!

#Podcast #FoodSupply #Food #PlanetMoney #FDA #FoodAdditives

European Food Safety Authority May 6

Our experts published a new scientific opinion on acute exposure to glycerol (E 422) from beverages. We set an acute reference dose and found that typical slush ice portions can exceed this level across age groups, with children most at risk. 🔗 doi.org/10.2903/j.efsa.2026.10057 #FoodAdditives

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Biohacking Pathway May 4

#ChildNutrition #Hyperactivity #FolicAcid #ProcessedFoods #HealthTips #UKFoodRegulations #FoodAdditives #ParentingHacks#wellnessfitness #wellnesscenter #wellnesscommunity #wellnesslife #wellnesshotel #SugarImpact #FoodSafety https://mastodon.social/@biohackingpathway/116515297856440289

The Inquisitive Biologist May 2

This week's #NewBooks at the library: Another three books from our January clearance sale, some of which have been review candidates for some time now.

- Planet Palm: How Palm Oil Ended Up in Everything – and Endangered the World, a shocking and eye-opening reportage written by Jocelyn C. Zuckerman and published by Hurst Publishers.

- Making Faces: The Evolutionary Origins of the Human Face, written by Adam S. Wilkins, published by Belknap Press. Not one I was planning to review, but I find it very hard to pass up a bargain on an interesting book on human evolution and physical anthropology.

- Unfit for Purpose: When Human Evolution Collides with the Modern World, written by Adam Hart, published by Bloomsbury Sigma. One of several books that explores the mismatch between our evolutionary legacy and the modern world we have created for ourselves. I expect them to be amusing reads all!

#Books #Bookstodon #Scicomm #EnvironmentalIssues #PalmOil #PlantationForestry #FoodAdditives #Evolution #HumanEvolution #PhysicalAnthropology #Anatomy #PopularScience @bookstodon

European Food Safety Authority Mar 27

📢 Online info session: updated Food Additive Guidance 📅 15 April 2026 | 10:00–12:30 CEST Learn what’s changing, the new data requirements, and ask EFSA experts your questions. ✍️ Register by 10 April: 🔗 link.europa.eu/6vdnRP #FoodAdditives #OpenEFSA

European Food Safety Authority Mar 23

#Sucralose explained in plain language Our summary explains EFSA’s experts’ conclusions on sucralose — including current authorised uses and why extending its use at high temperatures could not be confirmed. Read it here: 🔗 link.europa.eu/mpMXPN #FoodSafety #FoodAdditives