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Sodium aluminum phosphate in food: what shoppers should know
Sodium aluminum phosphate shows up in baking powder, pancake mixes, and processed cheese. Here is what US shoppers need to know about this aluminum additive.
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Practical, research-aware guides to reading food labels, understanding ingredients and additives, comparing food scanner apps, and choosing healthier grocery products.
6 min readTBHQ in food: what US shoppers need to know
TBHQ is a synthetic preservative found in crackers, frozen foods, and fast food packaging. Here is what the research says and how to spot it on labels.
7 min readBHA and BHT in food: what US shoppers need to know
BHA and BHT are synthetic antioxidant preservatives found in cereals, snacks, and oils. Here is what the research says and how to spot them on labels.
7 min readBrominated vegetable oil ban: why the FDA finally acted
BVO was in US sodas for decades before the FDA banned it in 2024. Here is why it was removed, what the science showed, and how to check your drinks.
7 min readArtificial food dyes in kids snacks: what parents should know
From fruit snacks to cheese crackers, artificial food dyes are everywhere in kids snacks. Here is what the research says and how to spot them on labels.
8 min readBlue 1 Food Dye: Is It Safe? Uses, Labels & Evidence
Blue 1 is one of the most common artificial dyes in US candy, cereals, and drinks. Here is what the research says and how to spot it on labels.
7 min readYellow 6 food dye: what US shoppers need to know
Yellow 6 is one of the most common artificial colors in US snacks and drinks. Here is what the research says and how to spot it on labels.
7 min readYellow 5 food dye: what parents and snack lovers should know
Yellow 5 (tartrazine) shows up in hundreds of US snacks, drinks, and cereals. Here is what the science says and how to spot it on labels.
7 min readRed dye 3 ban: what US shoppers need to know
The FDA officially revoked authorization for red dye 3 in January 2025. Here is what that means for your grocery cart, which foods still contain it, and how to spot it on a label.