Things Worth Noting
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has long been a staple sweetener in the food industry, found in everything from sodas to baked goods. But in the late 2000s, a startling question emerged: could this ubiquitous ingredient harbor traces of mercury, a notorious heavy metal linked to toxicity and health risks? The intersection of mercury and […]
Xylitol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol that has gained significant attention as a sweetener and sugar substitute in recent years. Found in small amounts in fruits like strawberries and vegetables such as cauliflower, it’s derived commercially from birch trees or xylan-rich plant materials through a fermentation process. Unlike traditional sugar, xylitol boasts a low-calorie […]