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TBHQ in food: what US shoppers need to know
TBHQ (E319) is a preservative legal in the US and EU. See its daily intake limit, which foods use it, and how to spot it on labels.
Food Label & Ingredient Guides
Practical, research-aware guides to reading food labels, understanding ingredients and additives, comparing food scanner apps, and choosing healthier grocery products.
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.
9 min readBlue 1 Food Dye: Is It Safe? Uses, Labels & Evidence
Blue 1 (Blue #1, E133) colors candy, cereal and drinks. Learn where it hides in green and purple foods, what the evidence says, and the FDA's end-of-2027 target.
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.
9 min readWhat Is Yellow 5 (Tartrazine)? Foods and Safety
Yellow 5, or tartrazine, colors many US snacks and drinks. Learn where it comes from, what research says, which foods contain it, 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.
9 min readRed dye 40 in food: what US shoppers need to know
Red 40 hides under several names, including Allura Red AC, E129 and Red 40 Lake. Learn how to spot it on labels, what the research says, and where US and EU rules stand.