The EU mandates labelling of 14 most common allergens. This article explores what these allergens are and foods to watch out ...

Eating rate (measured in grams per minute) had previously been suggested as one of the mechanisms by which ultra-processed foods may promote increased calorie intake. The findings of the current RCT ...

Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment of food allergies, and learn how to manage them safely with expert tips on ...

Take part in the Final Conference of the EU-funded projects DRG4FOOD and FOODITY, taking place at La Tricoterie, Brussels, on ...

Obesity is a multifactorial, chronic, relapsing, non-communicable disease marked by an abnormal and/or excessive accumulation of body fat that presents a risk to health. It is well established that ...

Sprinkled on top of your morning porridge, a tasty crunch to your salads, or a quick and delicious on-the-go snack: adding more nuts and seeds not only brings extra flavour and texture to your meals ...

There has been a lot of talk about lab-grown meat (also called cultivated or cell-based meat) in the news recently. This article explains what it is, how it’s made, and the barriers that will need to ...

In the food supplement aisle, we find dozens of products packed with different vitamins and minerals. So-called “multivitamins” offer to supplement our diet and support our health and well-being. But ...

Algae come in many different shapes and sizes – but while most of us would only recognise a few species, many more are becoming increasingly important organisms for our future. Especially microalgae ...

One food ingredient that is commonly on the receiving end of bad press is monosodium glutamate or MSG. However, this is unfounded. MSG can be safely used to add flavour and appeal to foods, and even ...

Food labels help us understand what’s in packaged foods. By law, the label must include nutritional information providing the energy content in kilojoules (kJ) and kilocalories (kcal), fats, saturated ...

A healthy diet is more than just the right number of calories: our growth, development and health rely on a wide range of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre and essential fatty ...