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Acrylamide reduction in the spotlight

New EU regulation on acrylamide levels in food came into force in April 2018, spurring companies to step up their reduction efforts. What are the latest solutions? Acrylamide is a probable carcinogen that forms during high temperature cooking and processing, such as baking, frying and roasting, particularly in starchy foods like crisps, French fries, cereals […]

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Soy, cruciferous vegetables linked to fewer breast cancer treatment side effects

Consuming soy foods and cruciferous vegetables – such as cabbages, kale, collard greens, bok choy, Brussels sprouts and broccoli – may be associated with a reduction in common side effects of breast cancer treatment in breast cancer survivors, according to a team of scientists led by Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Understanding the role of […]