Do not wrap food in newspaper: new study measures trace elements
A new investigation in Dhaka found several trace elements in ordinary printed paper. Its key limitation matters: the paper was measured, not the actual transfer into food.
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Cooking oil under prolonged high heat: what a new study means at home
A study compared cold-pressed and refined oils under extreme continuous heat. Its 230-degree condition is not a normal recipe, but it supports careful temperature control.
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Macadamia press cake as a protein source: what a new study found
A laboratory team made protein from the residue of macadamia-oil production functional in very oil-rich emulsions. The result is technically intriguing, but it is not a finished food.
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Cadmium in baby food: what the new FDA draft levels mean
The US food regulator has proposed its first tiered cadmium levels for processed food for children under 2. This is draft guidance for manufacturers, not a recall or an EU rule.
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Ultraprocessed food in children: what the new brain study actually shows
A new US study links a higher share of ultraprocessed food with stronger responses to food images. The small observational study does not prove cause or individual weight gain.
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US food prices in 2026: what the new outlook teaches shoppers
The new USDA outlook shows sharply different paths for vegetables, fruit, eggs and beef. It is not a German price list, but it offers a useful lesson in flexible meal planning.
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Additives and the microbiome: what a new review means for clean label
A new review calls for microbiome endpoints in additive assessment. It identifies research gaps, but does not show that E numbers are broadly harmful or clean label automatically better.
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Potato and fava bean protein: firm structure, but still too bitter
A new extrusion study tests potato protein as a gluten-free structuring aid for fava bean protein. The network is firm, but bitterness and aftertaste remain clear obstacles.
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El Niño and food prices: what makes sense now – and what does not
A new Oxford assessment warns of possible price pressure from harvest, energy and trade risks. Households benefit from a calm seasonal and pantry check, not panic buying.
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Chlorinated paraffins in food: EU expands monitoring
A new EU recommendation sets investigation thresholds for six food groups. They trigger deeper analysis but are not new maximum levels.
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Dried beans at home: routine matters more than price
A new household study shows why low-cost dried beans often remain unused despite interest. Planning, practice and suitable shortcuts matter more than appeals.
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UK food prices up 1.3%, but the trend is not uniform
New ONS data show stable UK food inflation alongside opposing product movements. Here is what households can take from the figures for a sober shopping check.
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