Food additives are substances not naturally found in foods and drinks that are added in during processing. Here are the ones ...

Dear Heloise: I enjoy your column every day in the Oregonian. Concerning the use of molasses in oatmeal or other foods, we found that the nitrates in it can be a migraine trigger to susceptible ...

Nitrates and nitrites are naturally occurring compounds that are found in vegetables and added to processed meats. Nitrates convert to nitrites that can become either beneficial nitric oxide or ...

The European Commission has set new limits for the use of nitrites and nitrates as food additives. The tighter levels aim to protect against pathogenic bacteria such as Listeria, Salmonella, and ...

A crucial guide to recognizing common dietary headache triggers that can exacerbate or prolong existing head pain, including migraines. This piece breaks down five specific food categories—and the ...

Food that stays fresher for longer is good news for everyone – it saves us money and reduces waste. It’s for this reason that ...

Processed meats like hot dogs, bacon, and deli slices are commonly microwaved for convenience. However, microwaving these foods can increase the formation of nitrosamines—compounds linked to cancer ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDNMedically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Sodium nitrate is a compound found in the body, water, and certain foods. It's also a food preservative commonly ...

The EU nitrates directive came into force in 1991, aiming to protect watercourses from agricultural pollution and to promote ...