Preserving food

Whether you grow your own fruits and vegetables, or want to take advantage of buying them in bulk, preserving is an effective way of storing food for future use. This can be in the form of home-made jams and pickles, or in filling your freezer with summer's seasonal produce, ready for the winter...

Case study: young boy with a soya allergy

Since Alexander is allergic to the proteins found in soya, his parents must make sure he does not consume it in any form.
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How to freeze food at home

Freezing groceries and pre-cooked meals can save you time in the kitchen and minimise waste. Read on for nutritionist Béatrice Benavent-Marco’s top tips on how to freeze food at home.
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Understanding food additives

The following are some of the additives or groups of additives that have been approved by the European Union for inclusion in foods.
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Why are food additives needed?

Food additives are substances that are added to processed foods in order to improve their flavour, appearance, or texture, maintain freshness, increase shelf life, and enhance their nutritional value.
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Sugar and calorie-free sweeteners

In addition to sugar, a variety of calorie-free sweeteners and sugar alcohols (polyols) - are used by food manufacturers in their products.

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