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E160b(i) bixin and E160b(ii) norbixin: natural food colorants:
E160b(i) Annatto (also known as Annatto), bixin (Bixin, also known as annatto, bixin), is a kind of red wood (achiote; Bixa orellana; also known as...
Food additive: Carotene (E160a)
Food additive E160a (carotene) belongs to the coloring substance - carotenoid and is labeled as additive E160 in the food industry. E160 refers to ...
Food colorant: Brilliant Blue FCF (E133)
E133, also known as Brilliant blue FCF, is a synthetic organic compound classified as a synthetic dye and food colorant. It is widely used in the f...
Food additives: E140 chlorophyll and chlorophyllin
E140, also known as chlorophyll and chlorophyllin, is a group of natural green pigments found in plants, algae, and some bacteria. They cause a var...
When people with lactose intolerance drink milk, their risk of developing type 2 diabetes is reduced
A study into the health and genetic predispositions of milk consumers finds that drinking milk reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes in individuals w...
Does the sequence of onset affect a person’s life expectancy?
A study looking at three conditions that have long-term physical and mental effects: mental disorders, diabetes and congestive heart failure found ...
Isobutane E943b in food: properties and effects
In the world of food science, where each ingredient plays a vital role in shaping flavor, texture and safety, compounds like E943b may not immediat...
Food Additive - Oxygen (E948): Benefits and Uses
E948 is the European oxygen code for food additives.
Oxygen is an abundant diatomic gas that is critical for applications as diverse as steel prod...
Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate (E1442): Functions and applications
E1442, also known as hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate, is a modified starch commonly used as a food additive. It belongs to the category of starch ...
Who is affected by bullying? How long do the negative effects last?
The negative physical and mental effects of being bullied as a student are not temporary but can last for years. Research has summarized the long-t...
Can reheated rice cause food poisoning?
Yes, eating reheated rice can cause food poisoning. It's not the reheating that causes the problem, it's how the rice is stored before reheati...
College students are at higher risk for depression and anxiety
In recent years, the deterioration of adolescent mental health has become a social problem, and various countries are conducting research to explor...
