Food allergens are substances in food that trigger an immune system response in some individuals, leading to allergic reactions. These allergens are almost always proteins naturally found in food.

Brussels, 2 June, 2025 — A randomized controlled trial (RCT) carried out by researchers from Wageningen University, the Netherlands, has provided new evidence that texture-derived differences in meal ...

Eating Rate Has Sustained Effects on Energy Intake From Ultra-Processed Diets, New Study Reveals Found in 02 June 2025. Brussels, 2 June, 2025 — A randomized controlled trial (RCT) carried out by ...

“Avoid all processed foods” – this message seems to be a common response when someone asks how to adopt a healthier diet. The term ‘processed foods’ may bring to mind products such as frozen pizzas, ...

What is processed food? 02 June 2025. In this article, we cover what we mean when we talk about food processing and processed foods, explore both the positive and negative effects of processing food, ...

Given the priority for population dietary change there is a need for a greater understanding of the determinants that affect food choice. This review examines the major influences on food choice with ...

WHO Europe has developed the CINDI pyramid (from the Countrywide Integrated Non communicable Disease Intervention programme). 8 The particularity of this pyramid is the use of colour codes such as the ...

Dietary fats are a macronutrient found in food. They belong to a larger group called lipids that also includes waxes, sterols and fat soluble vitamins. What are the main types of fats and in which ...

Cholesterol. All animal cells contain cholesterol, a lipid that plays a role in the membrane’s fluidity and permeability. Cholesterol is also a precursor of vitamin D, adrenal and sex steroid hormones ...

At present, conclusive evidence eludes us as to the origins of cooking. Some researchers believe that cooking was invented over 2.3 million years ago, whilst others argue it is a more recent concept, ...

The best before and use by date labels are the most widely used types of date labelling on food in Europe. This article explains the difference between these types of date label and which food ...

A healthy diet is more than just the right number of calories: our growth, development and health rely on a wide range of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, protein, fibre and essential fatty ...