Decoding Food Additives

The definitive guide to food additives and labelling regulations in Australia. Dr Geoffrey Skurray presents the most up-to-date and comprehensive catalogue of food additives approved for use in food processing in Australia today. Each entry lists the source of the additive, its function, acceptable daily intake (ADI) and maximum allowable levels, together with a description of its properties and its uses. In addition the book addresses contemporary issues such as new labelling regulations, why the food industry uses additives, food allergies and food sensitivities, consumer concerns about genetically modified and irradiated food, and links between food additives and attention disorders or hyperactivity in children.

An easy to use shopper's guide that will answer all your questions about food lables. Includes the official list of food additives presented in both numerical and alphabetical order for easy reference.

This major new reference work covers all the "must-have" technicaldata on food additives. Compiled by food industry experts with aproven track record of producing high quality reference work, thisvolume is the definitive resource for technologists in small,medium and large companies, and for workers in research, governmentand academic institutions. Coverage is of Preservatives, Enzymes, Gases, Nutritiveadditives, Emulsifiers, Flour additives, Acidulants, Sequestrants,Antioxidants, Flavour enhancers, Colour, Sweeteners,Polysaccharides, Solvents. Entries include information on: Function and Applications,Safety issues, International legal issues, Alternatives, Synonyms,Molecular Formula and mass, Alternative forms, Appearance, Boiling,melting, and flash points, density, purity, water content,solubility, Synergists, Antagonists, and more with full andeasy-to-follow-up references.

A reference for decoding what those mysterious ingredients are—and how they may affect you: “The definitive guide for the health-conscious shopper.” —Robert H. Lerman, MD, PhD Here’s a tongue twister: Say cochineal extract, diacetyl, tertiary butylhydroquinone, BHA, HFCS, and MSG. It's not just knowing how to pronounce what’s in your food that’s important, it's knowing what it does and how it can affect you. The average American consumes about 150 pounds of food additives per year. With so many processed foods on the supermarket shelves, it can be hard to navigate the waters to an additive-free diet. A-Z Guide to Food Additives helps you change the way you eat and shop—providing heart-healthy tips while helping you avoid undesirable food additives. Also, you’ll get the rundown on which additives do no harm and may even be nutritious. This “additive translator” lets you head down to your grocery store with a grocery list in one hand and your newfound knowledge in the other. A-Z Guide to Food Additives delivers: Essential nutrition advice Hints on what to look for when reading those unreadable ingredient labels Tips on buying fresh produce in order to avoid pesticides Information on ingredients that can contribute to headaches, bloating, breathing difficulties, and other problems Safety ratings for 300 ingredients Reference charts for additives that may cause cancer or allergic reactions, or should be limited for sodium-sensitive people

This is the ultimate guide to getting your brain in tip-top shape and keeping it healthy via the foods you eat. With a worldwide ageing population, and cases of dementia as well as severe depression and anxiety alarmingly on the rise, the need to look after your brain optimally has never been more important. It has now been proven beyond a doubt that it is possible to improve focus and memory, reduce stress and anxiety, and think more clearly simply by enjoying a diet rich in the right nutrients. In Part 1 of Feed Your Brain, Delia takes you through her 7-step program, simply and clearly explaining the science behind how the brain works, and showing how vitamins, minerals, fats, oils, carbohydrates and proteins affect brain function. Part 2 of the book features delicious, quick and easy recipes that can form the basis of your new diet while also providing you with inspiration to come up with your own ideas in the kitchen.