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A man stands next to a cow and holds a bolt gun. The man looks concerned holding the gun, questioning the claims that this is a humane method to slaughter an animal.

Can slaughter ever be humane? A closer look at the industry standard

Is "humane slaughter" a genuine practice, or is it just humane-washing?

A woman eats a cocktail cherry with a scepitcal look on her face. Her scepticism highlights the concern towards red food colouring additives.

Red 3 in the spotlight: should you stop eating cocktail cherries?

Social media posts often compare EU and US food safety regulations. This fact check explores the relevance of such comparisons, specifically within discussions around food additives and cancer links.

A young person eats Chinese food from a bowl, they sprinkle some MSG over their food. They are worried the MSG may be poison, or unsafe. What is the truth about MSG?

Politics Of Food

Umami under attack: the weird history of MSG racist panic (and why it was wrong)

How did an ordinary Japanese seasoning become vilified in the West? This article uncovers the Cold War-era science, media frenzy, and racial biases behind MSG’s stigma – and highlights the delicious reality of umami.

An illustrated image of a young woman holding a strawberry, she wonders if its safe to eat the strawberry, since she heard 95% of all strat

Are non-organic strawberries unsafe? Examining the evidence

Strawberries and pesticide residues: what you need to know

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