Transcript [ Music ] I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension. Did you know that 90% of the members of the American Bakers Association plan to eliminate certified FD&C colors from their snack and bakery products by December 31, 2028? FD&C colors are synthetic, petroleum-based dyes currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug […]
Transcript [music] This is Food Safety in a Minute from Washington State University Extension. Are you familiar with microplastics and nanoplastics? With widespread use, they are found throughout our environment, raising health concerns. Research on nanoplastics and their potential risks is ongoing. Food scientists at the University of Illinois are examining how nanoplastics influence pathogenic […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute.Did you know since 2022, 175 million chickens, turkeys and other birds have been culled to stop the spread of bird flu also called avian influenza? The USDA has spent a billion dollars compensating farmers for culled flocks. For consumers this means […]
Transcript [Music] For Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig.It may surprise you, scientists don’t know that much about the naturally occurring chemical make-up of our food. Nutrition research has historically focused on protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. Though researchers have identified 139,000 molecules in food, scientists do not know if they are […]
Transcript [Music] This is Susie Craig for Food Safety in a Minute.The chemicals in the food we eat are more than the carbohydrates, lipids, protein, vitamins, minerals, and additives listed on a food label. Much more. Researchers at Harvard, Northeastern, and Central European University recently reviewed data from the Nutrition Dark Matter library revealing more […]
Transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, this is Food Safety in a MinuteDid you know there are at least 360 naturally occurring chemicals in strawberries? Sugars including glucose, fructose, and sucrose, minerals such as potassium, and vitamins including folate and vitamin C. They also contain naturally occurring chemicals, some of which may pose health […]
Transcript [Music] Welcome to Food Safety in Minute.What do cereals, snack foods, candy, olives, soda and even some yogurts have in common? Many contain petroleum-based synthetic food dyes. On April 22nd, the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration announced plans to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes.Food […]
Episode transcript [Music] From Washington State University Extension, welcome to Food Safety in a Minute.From a food science perspective, ultra-processed foods are foods altered from their original form through processing, lacking a “legal” definition. Ultra-processed foods often include additives considered less healthy such as sugar, salt, colorings, flavorings, and less healthy fats; linked to chronic […]
Episode transcript [Music] I’m Susie Craig from Washington State University Extension.Food processors are getting lots of negative attention for manufacturing ultra-processed foods. Why do Americans choose ultra-processed foods so frequently? Even better, think about why you choose ultra-processed foods at your grocery store or restaurant. Consider these factors:• Convenience. They’re quick and easy to prepare […]
Episode transcript [Music] This is Food Safety in a Minute, I’m Susie Craig.A recently published article from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found ultra-processed foods account for more than half the calories consumed at home. Researchers found few differences by age, sex, race/ethnicity, income, or education. Americans consume about a third of food […]