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Propylparaben in food: what US shoppers need to know
Propylparaben is a preservative banned in EU foods but still found in US baked goods and packaged snacks. Here is what the research says and how to spot it.
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 readAzodicarbonamide in bread: what you need to know
Azodicarbonamide is a dough conditioner found in many US breads but banned in Europe. Here is what it is, why it matters, and how to spot it on labels.
8 min readPotassium bromate in bread: what you need to know
Potassium bromate is still legal in US bread but under FDA review. Learn what bromated flour means, which breads may use it, and how to spot bromate-free loaves.
7 min readTitanium dioxide in food: what shoppers need to know
Titanium dioxide is a whitening additive found in candy, gum, and sauces. Here is what the science says, why Europe banned it, and how to spot it on US labels.
6 min readUS food additives under FDA review: what to watch in 2026
Several food additives are currently under FDA scrutiny in 2026. Here is what shoppers need to know about the chemicals being re-evaluated in the US food supply.