Nitrites: One Reason Our Food is Safe and Bacon is Tasty
October 18, 2017
Nitrites don’t make it on your grocery list but likely end up in your fridge. They have several roles in foods and have become a necessary component in many of…
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News Spotlight: EFSA Publishes Scientific Report on Isoflavones, Confirms ‘no evidence of harm’
October 23, 2015
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently released a report after conducting a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence that says there is “no indication that isoflavones at levels typically found…
EFSA Spotlight: Is ALL Caffeine Created Equal?
June 9, 2015
A lot of caffeine conversations have focused on coffee, but many people turn to energy drinks for a quick caffeine boost. Are energy drinks different? Do other typical ingredients in energy…
EFSA Spotlight: 9 Months Without a Latte? Not So Fast …
June 4, 2015
There are a lot of rules that change when you’re pregnant. But thankfully for those of us who love to wake up to warm java, the need to cut out caffeine…
EFSA Spotlight: What is a ‘Moderate Amount’ of Caffeine, Anyway?
June 3, 2015
What does the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) have to say about your favorite morning ritual? Well, your latte (or second latte) is fine by them. EFSA just released its…
UPDATED EFSA Publishes Scientific Opinion on Caffeine: Confirms Daily Intakes that Do Not Raise Safety Concerns
May 28, 2015
EFSA Publishes Scientific Opinion on Caffeine: Confirms Daily Intakes that Do Not Raise Safety Concerns and Invites Public Comment The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recently published its Scientific Opinion on Caffeine Safety. The…