Milk, burgers and steaks: what are plant-based alternatives called?
At the supermarket we can buy an oat drink, but not oat milk. We can find almond milk, even though it contains no milk. And in the same refrigerated aisle, a plant-based burger may appear, while calling a product made from plant proteins a steak is becoming much more complicated. This is not just a […]
Proteins in pet food
When we talk about proteins in pet food, the mind almost always goes to meat. Chicken, beef, fish, lamb: these are familiar ingredients, easy to recognise and often highlighted on packaging too. But from a nutritional point of view, the subject is broader. Proteins can be of animal or plant origin, they can come from […]
Food fraud: when a product is not what it claims to be
A food product can have a familiar appearance, a convincing label and completely regular packaging, but not be what it claims to be. Oil may contain a blend different from the one indicated, honey may have been altered with sugar syrups, a fish species may be sold under the name of another, more valuable one. […]
Nutrition label: reading foods in depth
On food packaging, we are used to reading a lot of information: product name, ingredients, allergens, weight, expiry date, batch number, storage instructions, origin where required, and producer details. Among this information there is also the nutrition table, which is often glanced at quickly or only when following a specific diet. In reality, the nutrition […]