Advice and recommendations on “free from” foods and drinks for those looking to avoid certain ingredients and chemicals.
Canola oil is a type of vegetable oil made from crushed seeds of the canola plant. It is commonly found on the ingredients list of American food products, and US recipes call for this cooking oil for frying, sauteing, and baking. However, it can be difficult to find in the United Kingdom, and there are …
Glyphosate is the most commonly used herbicide worldwide, and is the active ingredient in Monsanto’s broad-spectrum weed control product Roundup. It was also declared a potential health risk in 2015 when the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) reported that the chemical is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Many research studies have further looked into …
Many people eat gluten-free diets because of allergies, intolerances, or health choices. Regardless of your reasons for restricting your diet, finding gluten-free food is essential for ensuring you receive the right balance of nutrients and don’t accidentally consume something you shouldn’t. Thankfully, most UK supermarkets offer a good selection of gluten-free products, including branded and …
Monk fruit, also known as luo han guo or swingle, is a natural sweetener. The Southeast Asian fruit can taste up to 250 times sweeter than table sugar while containing zero calories. This sweetness, combined with its low calorific content, has made it a particularly popular sugar alternative for people on low-carb, keto, or calorie-controlled …
BPA is currently not banned in the UK, except for in baby bottles and food and drink packaging intended for babies. Food and drink packaging not intended for babies can contain BPA as long as the amount that could transfer to food is not greater than 0.05 mg of BPA per kg of food. This …
Have you heard of the compound “potassium bromate” before? You might think this sounds like a nasty chemical, and you’d not be wrong. In fact, you might even remember it from your old school chemistry lessons! But what if I told you this chemical is a common food additive in bread? That’s right, potassium bromate …
Are you struggling to find tasty, affordable sugar-free chocolates online? Look no further! Here’s our list of the best UK-based online shops to buy sugar-free chocolates. We’ve highlighted each website’s chocolate selection, delivery options, location and more information to help you choose the ideal shop to purchase from. Sugar-Free vs No Added Sugar (NAS): …
Trans fats are naturally occurring fats found in limited amounts in dairy and red meat products. These fats can also be artificially manufactured from vegetable oils and other unsaturated fats through a process called partial hydrogenation to produce solid fats like margarine. This process is what has given trans fats their second name: partially hydrogenated …
Tinned tomatoes are one of the most versatile cooking ingredients of all time. From delicious pasta sauces to hearty stews, spicy curries, and pizza bases, canned tomatoes are a staple for all home cooks. But did you know there is often more lurking in the can? That’s right, most tinned tomatoes (and almost all other …
Most of us are familiar with “genetically modified organisms”, or “GMOs” for short. These plants and animals have had their natural genetic material (DNA) changed through modern biotechnology methods to give them specific desirable qualities. Genetically modified foods (GMO foods) refers to plants and animals intended for consumption whose DNA has been altered or that …
