Following the successful 2-step Communication Labs on Sweeteners (2024-2025), EUFIC hosted the Communication Lab #1 on Emulsifiers on 25 November 2025 to address EU’s food system’s current ...

The term “detox” sounds scientific, but most juice cleanses don’t explain what toxins they’re removing or how they do it. Juice cleanses aren’t scientifically proven to improve health. Whilst the so ...

Food allergens are substances in food that trigger an immune system response in some individuals, leading to allergic reactions. These allergens are almost always proteins naturally found in food.

Navigating the world of nutrition can feel like trying to find your way through a maze of myths and misconceptions. In particular - January is a month where people dive into the latest diet trends or ...

Obesity is a complex, multifactorial disease, defined as abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that poses a health risk.1It has been recognised as a major public health concern and a significant ...

In Europe and around the world, the safety and regulatory status of glyphosate, a commonly employed herbicide, remain subjects of ongoing debate. Despite its effectiveness in weed control and utility ...

During pregnancy, caffeine breaks down more slowly, and it can pass through the placenta to the baby, who cannot break it down. 200 mg of caffeine per day (equal to 2 cups of coffee, 3.5 cups of tea, ...

Fibre plays an essential role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. Yet, most of us do not eat the recommended amount. Which fibre-rich foods can we incorporate in our diet to help us get ...

A single study is not enough to make a general statement with certainty about a certain link between nutrition and health. That is where systematic reviews and meta-analysis come in: in this type of ...

In simpler terms, prebiotics are the food source for our gut bacteria, while probiotics are the live bacteria that offer health benefits when consumed. Think of your gut as a garden: probiotics are ...

In the food supplement aisle, we find dozens of products packed with different vitamins and minerals. So-called “multivitamins” offer to supplement our diet and support our health and well-being. But ...

Algae come in many different shapes and sizes – but while most of us would only recognise a few species, many more are becoming increasingly important organisms for our future. Especially microalgae ...