Consumers hunger for better food allergen labeling Packaging Digest
A new study from consultancy Spoon Guru found lack of clarity and information for food allergens on food products and packaging was a serious problem—and …
Where Science Meets the Food
Consumers hunger for better food allergen labeling Packaging Digest
A new study from consultancy Spoon Guru found lack of clarity and information for food allergens on food products and packaging was a serious problem—and …
Marijuana Study: CBD Can Actually Enhance, Rather Than Counteract, High Caused By THC Marijuana Moment
Much research has been dedicated to understanding how the two main components of marijuana—THC and CBD—work independently. But a new study …
Cooking chemistry has a taste for making glue Chemistry World
Although it might not be as tasty as a baked bread or seared steak, a glue made with the same cooking chemistry could replace toxic adhesives in plywood.
What makes the deadly pufferfish so delectable EurekAlert
Some people consider pufferfish, also known as fugu, a delicacy because of its unique and exquisite flavor, which is perhaps seasoned by knowledge that …
The First Female Student at MIT Started an All-Women Chemistry Lab and Fought for Food Safety Smithsonian
Ellen Swallow Richards applied chemistry to the home to advocate for consumer safety and women’s education.
Food labels have positive but limited effect on consumers’ food choices Supermarket News
Food labels are ubiquitous in today’s supermarkets and natural food stores. But what effect do they have when consumers are deciding what to eat?
Whole Foods Packaging That Contained Cancer-Linked Chemicals Pulled After Study Newsweek
Whole Foods pulled some of its packaging after a study found it contained a chemical linked to causing adverse health effects, including cancer. The market is …
New study finds nonstick PFAS chemicals in takeout packaging at top grocery stores Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Takeout food packaging from several leading U.S. grocery stores is likely treated with harmful PFAS chemicals, according to a new …
Is plastic microwave-safe? The short answer: often no. Vox.com
There’s mounting evidence the plastic leaching into our food is a health hazard.
Claws and Effect: Cannabis Medicine for Pets Project CBD
All beings with a backbone have an endocannabinoid system. Is cannabis medicine a good option for the health of your dog or cat?