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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.

A stylized illustration features two golden spoons. The top spoon contains a scoop of white powder, and the bottom spoon holds two oblong capsules. These different presentations depict common ways that collagen and other supplements are available to consumers.

What is collagen and should you be supplementing it?

Is Collagen the secret to youthful skin and strong joints—or just hype? Let's see what the science says.

A confused-looking man stands with arms raised against a colorful background, surrounded by the word “misinformation” written in multiple languages—including English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Chinese. The image, created by FoodFacts.org, highlights the global spread of misinformation, particularly on social media, and accompanies an article about how detractors use falsehoods to deflect accountability in food and health debates.

Exposing Misinformation: How Influencers Twist the Truth on Social Media

Misinformation Detractors: How Social Media Influencers Deflect Accountability in Nutrition Conversations

A surprised man stands surrounded by colorful illustrations of charts, scientific papers, lab equipment, and cartoon-like rats, suggesting confusion or skepticism. The collage-style background represents the chaos of misinterpreted research on social media. The image accompanies a FoodFacts.org article about spotting misused scientific studies online.

“The Study Shows” or Does It? How to Spot Misused Research on Social Media

How to know when someone online has used research correctly.

A woman in a polka dot blouse sits thoughtfully at a desk, staring at her laptop with a hand on her chin. This image represents the caution and critical thinking encouraged in the article, which guides readers on how to avoid falling for false or misleading nutrition information online by evaluating sources and identifying red flags.

Avoid false nutrition information online with our practical guide.

Misinformation is everywhere—but spotting it gets easier when you know the signs

A herd of cows stands in a misty green pasture under dramatic skies, with glowing "CH₄" (methane) bubbles floating in the air. This visually represents the article's focus on methane emissions from livestock and their significant role in driving climate change through the food system. The image underscores the urgent environmental impact of animal agriculture highlighted in the piece.

Methane in the Food System: A Hidden Driver of Climate Change and What We Can Do About It

It’s not just cow burps—our food system is a major methane machine.

A young woman sits cross-legged on a bed, holding a smartphone, surrounded by dozens of floating red flags. The image visually represents the theme of the article, which provides guidance on identifying "red flags" of fake nutrition advice on social media platforms, highlighting the overwhelming presence of misinformation online.

How to spot fake nutrition advice on social media: 10 red flags

Because not every wellness reel is well-informed—these red flags will help you scroll smarter.

A close-up of a bright yellow traffic light glowing green against a blue sky. The image reflects the article’s critique of oversimplified “traffic light” nutrition labels, symbolizing how such systems can give the green light to misleading health claims and contribute to nutrition misinformation on social media.

The Traffic Lights System: a guide to nutrition misinformation on social media

The Traffic Lights System is a guide explaining how nutrition misinformation works and why it spreads so fast.

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