The following is a highly debated question: who is responsible for food poisoning, the consumer or the manufacturer? Both parties play a part; the food may be wrongly distributed, but at the same time, the consumer might not have followed food safety rules, and they may not have cooked the …
The Importance of Evidence
I would have to agree with having strict regulations since this guarantees accuracy. More evidence might be many levels of difficulty higher, but as frequently said by many: “Better safe than sorry.” With strict regulations, health benefits are assured entirely and would have a definitive outcome. With the bar so …
Carrot Air
I began my research on molecular gastronomy recipes. I found many and thought they would be the best ones to write, but then I stumbled upon carrot air, which certainly takes the cake. The cloud-looking carrot air is made simply by mixing carrot juice with soy lecithin. It is no …
Is it meat?
Plant-based options for vegans have been greatly rising in recent years, the vegan community has been increasing as well. Many vegans actually like eating meat but it goes against their morals, now they can eat something similar to meat without really eating meat, this goes for dairy too. There has …
GMOreo Labeling
According to the USDA, bioengineered food is “food that contains genetic material that has been modified through certain laboratory techniques and for which the modification could not be obtained through conventional breeding or found in nature”. As you may have noticed, it sounds very similar to what GMOs are, that …
Manufacturers Against New Allergen Guideline
Earlier this year, sesame was declared as the new major allergen, the ninth one to be precise. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced updated draft guidance to “help food facilities comply with the requirements for current good manufacturing practices (CGMPs) and preventive controls for human food.” The major …
A Diet-Friendly Service
Maintaining a diet can be quite difficult at times, one must have much discipline and dedication, and if you are like me and love eating food, it becomes more complicated, and even more so if you are a fan of takeout. I have many acquaintances who are consistent and enjoy …
Organic and Ethical Food Labels: Non-GMO
Ethical labels have been becoming very common and widely seen in various products, such an example would be Horizon Organic Fat-Free Milk. This is the milk that I prefer to buy due to its inexistent amount of fat while still managing to be tasty. Horizon Organic Fat-Free Milk contains the …
Wake Up Call on Obesity and Alternatives
Obesity is a growing concern among American citizens, and the percentage amount of people who have this disease is very worrying. Fast food is not bad, occasionally, that is, but Americans consume very high amounts very quickly and without doing a minimal amount of exercise. New methods must be implemented …
Food: More Than a Need
Since the beginning of time, many factors have attracted organisms together: water, clothing, sleep, shelter and of course, food. People need nutrients to survive, so why not form memories and experiences along with it? Food may be prepared in an incredible number of ways, and food is still developing to …