A food additive found in many everyday products could be causing stomach ulcers and cancer, according to an alarming, wide-ranging scientific study. Carrageenan, a gum derived from seaweed, is ...

Many foods are kept safe to eat for longer through the use of preservatives (e.g., meat). These additives protect consumers from food-borne illnesses through limiting the growth of harmful bacteria.

As Food & Wine previously explained, food additives are “ingredients intentionally added to products for a specific purpose,” ...

The conversation has shifted to highlight producers that omit glycerin, sweeteners, and other additives in their product. But is additive-free the only indicator of quality? In 2012 Grover and ...