Thanks to its key role in development, immunity and nutrition, the microbiome—the genetic material of all microorganisms that live in the human body—has attracted a lot of attention in recent years. The gut microbiome in particular, and how it affects overall health, has become a popular topic of scientific and medical research amid growing interest […]
Monitoring the pH of food and beverages is vital for manufacturers, protecting consumer safety in line with regulatory requirements, as well as ensuring products have the desired quality characteristics that customers enjoy and expect. Take winemaking, for example, where pH monitoring is essential to ensure the final product has the desired flavor and aroma. Here, […]
EFSA has established a safe intake level for glutamic acid and glutamates used as food additives after re-evaluating their safety. The authority board also concluded that estimated dietary exposure to glutamic acid and glutamates may exceed not only the safe level but also doses associated with adverse effects in humans for some population groups. On […]
SGS has developed a range of techniques and technologies to ensure its clients know exactly what is in complex food samples, achieving a long-pursued aim. DNA-based methodologies have become a powerful tool for food analysis, the detection of potential adulteration, and as a deterrent to economically motivated adulteration. Traditionally, most methods usually target either one […]
Acacia gum is safe for use as a food additive concludes the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following a risk reevaluation request from the European Commission. Based on previous evaluations, newly available literature and a public call for data, the Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS) ruled there was no […]
