(Natural News) Shea butter is often used in skin care products because it has healing properties. But can it help lighten dark spots on your skin? What is shea butter? Shea butter refers to fat that has been extracted from the shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) nuts. Shea butter can be either off-white or ivory-colored and it has […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland investigated the oxidative and physical stability of mayonnaise after the addition of processed beetroot. Their results, published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness, showed that the method of processing of beetroot affected the chemical properties as well as the sensory attributes of mayonnaise […]

(Natural News) Foods with more vibrant colors look more appealing to consumers, which is why many food companies use artificial food colorings (AFCs). However, AFCs have been proven to be harmful to health, especially in children. Studies have shown that these toxic ingredients affect children’s intelligence and attention and cause hyperactivity and allergy. Therefore, researchers […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the Journal of Food Processing and Nutrition identified two potential ingredients for fortified bread. In the multi-university study, researchers looked at byproducts from carob (Ceratonia siliqua) and seaweeds as potential ingredients for fortified flour. Researchers studied seven types of seaweed to determine which was optimum for breadmaking. The results […]

(Natural News) Cucumbers are usually consumed cold or served in salads while zucchinis are often cooked or used for baking. Despite their differences, both plants share some similarities, especially when it comes to their nutritional profiles. Did you know that zucchini is classified as a vegetable while cucumber is classified as both a fruit and […]

(Natural News) Anthocyanins are natural pigments that give red, purple, and blue plants their color. In a new study, researchers at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil found that anthocyanins from grape skins can be used as a natural food colorant. In the study, which was published in the Journal of […]

(Natural News) Do you get your protein from red or lean meat? Or do you prefer beans, nuts, and seeds? If you want to increase your protein intake without eating meat for health or personal reasons, there are many alternative sources of protein to choose from, most of which are plant-based. What is protein? You consume […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India and New Zealand explored the potential of Terminalia arjuna as a novel natural preservative in meat products. Their findings were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The researchers used chevon sausages as a model system. They incorporated different levels of T. arjuna extracts: T1 (0.25 percent), T2 (0.50 percent) and T3 (0.75 percent). They assessed various lipid […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India and New Zealand explore the potential of Terminalia arjuna as a novel natural preservative in meat products. Their findings were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The researchers used chevon sausages as a model system. They incorporated different levels of T. arjuna extracts: T1 (0.25 percent), T2 (0.50 percent) and T3 (0.75 percent). They assessed […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that natural pigments from yellow gardenia, curcumin, and red radish could be used as safer alternatives to harmful artificial food colorings (ACFs). The study examined the use of natural food colorants on dried tofu. Food coloring has been widely used to […]