The science of food
The latest chemistry news and research on food, including food safety, food processing, nutrition and agrochemicals, from the Royal Society of Chemistry's magazine, Chemistry World
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BusinessUS approves natural food dyes while pushing to phase out synthetic colours
Government sets voluntary goal of removing artificial colours by 2027
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NewsWhy does asparagus make my urine smell?
The chemistry of the organosulfur compounds that result in a fragrant toilet
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NewsHow deadly pesticides ended up in the food of South Africa’s poorest citizens
Aldicarb and terbufos – pesticides tightly controlled or banned elsewhere – are killing people in the nation’s townships
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FeatureMaking genetically engineered food palatable
The next generation of genetically altered food is forging ahead, aiming to be attractive to consumers rather than producers. Katrina Megget finds out whether Crispr means crisper salads
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OpinionI can’t believe it’s not…
The analytical techniques revealing the true identity of what you spread on your bread
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ResearchMiso fermented on the International Space Station is out of this world
Space paste had a nuttier taste than its earthly counterparts thanks to speedier chemistry
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OpinionHow a herbicide illustrates the many ways chemicals are put to the test
The glyphosate debate highlights the complexity of chemicals regulation
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OpinionGetting into the weeds of the glyphosate debate
Assessments of the risk posed by the controversial herbicide depend on how the evidence is weighed
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NewsWhy are public health experts calling for new warnings on sugar-free slushies?
Reports of children falling ill have led to calls for public health advice to be updated
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BusinessRed 3 dye banned in US food and drugs
Additive was already banned in US cosmetics and around the world
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NewsNobel laureates and preeminent scientists call for ‘moonshot’ food effort
More than three dozen chemistry laureates join broad coalition to advocate for high risk, high reward research to keep the planet fed
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WebinarRising to the occasion: the chemistry of Easter breads
Join GBBO finalist Josh Smalley to learn the scientific secrets of Easter bakes
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ResearchShape-shifting carbon ring helps researchers test alternative weed management tactic
Pausing plant growth, rather than completely inhibiting it, might make weeds less inclined to develop resistance
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ResearchAI can tell Scottish and American whiskies apart
Machine-learning method identifies prominent aromas
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NewsEuropean Commission bans bisphenol A in food packaging
There will be an 18-month phase out period to allow industry time to adapt
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FeatureA mouthful of mouthfeel
Andy Extance learns how the chemicals in food and drink create sensual culinary experiences
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BusinessUS aims to reinstate chlorpyrifos insecticide ban
2021 ban on remaining food uses was overturned on appeal in 2023
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ResearchAir-frying prevails in tests on indoor pollutant production
Environmental scientists find that pan-frying leads to peak VOC concentrations of 260ppb, versus 20ppb for air-frying
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ResearchTomato sweetness boosted by gene editing to knock out two genes
Glucose and fructose levels were increased by 30%