Food Additives

Follow the links below to find information on food additives, including flavourings, food colourings, and sweeteners.

Reviewed May 2008

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Title:   Food labels explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food labels carry useful information that will help you to make choices about food. Foods that have a shelf life of less than two years must carry a 'use by' or 'best before' date. Food labels also provide a list of ingredients and a nutrition information panel.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Adverse reactions to food additives
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Food additives are added to foods to improve flavour, texture, colour, consistency, as preservatives and to improve the nutritional content of our foods. Some people are sensitive to particular food additives in common use.
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   High fructose processed foods linked to obesity, gout, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol and fatty liver
Publisher:   Healthy Eating Club
Description:   There has been a 'cloud' over the health benefits of fructose added to processed foods over the last few decades. Food manufacturers have been adding pure fructose to foods in the quest to lower the glycaemic index (GI) of the food because fructose does not affect insulin production therefore is considered to be a low GI sugar (this is contrast to glucose which does raise insulin levels).
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Media release. Food Ministers agree to a strategic vision for Australian and New Zealand food regulation system
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Health warnings on packaged alcohol and a draft standard on nutrition, health and related claims were discussed by the Australian and New Zealand Food Regulation Ministerial Council today.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Media release. Flavoured cigarettes a threat to children - minister flags possible ban
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, announced on 2 April she would talk to state and territory health ministers about actions to tackle the sale of flavoured cigarettes.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Alternative sweeteners
Publisher:   Diabetes Australia - Victoria
Description:   New sweeteners and diet products are being developed regularly. The information included on this sheet is based on products available at the time of printing.
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Healthy cooking tips
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Healthy cooking is easy. In many cases, your favourite recipes can be modified so they offer a healthier alternative. Non-stick cookware can be used to reduce the need for cooking oil. To keep valuable nutrients, microwave or steam your vegetables instead of boiling them.
Date:   Nov 2007
Title:   Artificial sweeteners - Q & A
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Artificial sweeteners and their safety raise a lot of questions for many people. Issues like health risks and use during pregnancy are common concerns. People with phenylketonuria need to take special care and avoid sweeteners that contain aspartame.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Herbs
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Culinary herbs are herbaceous (leafy) plants that add flavour and colour to all types of meals. Generally, herbs are delicately flavoured, so add them to your cooking in the last few minutes.
Date:   Mar 2007
Title:   Food additives
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Food additives are chemicals that keep food fresh or enhance its colour, flavour or texture. Some people are sensitive to food additives, but this is much rarer than is commonly believed.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Asthma and food
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Some people with asthma have food allergies that can trigger asthma attacks, although this is not very common. Some food additives may also trigger asthma attacks. If you think particular parts of your diet may make your asthma symptoms worse, consult with your doctor or dietitian.
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   Additives: how to read labels
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Food additives and how they are used in commercial and domestic food preparation; regulations and standards.
Date:   Jan 2007
Title:   Headache and diet
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Diet can play a significant role in triggering headache and migraine in susceptible people. Fluctuating blood sugar levels, caffeine withdrawal, naturally occurring food chemicals and food additives have all been implicated. Treatments vary according to the cause.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Food labels - what do they mean?
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   It is the law in Australia that all packaged foods have food labels.
Date:   Sep 2006
Title:   Shopping, labels, additives and storing your food
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Use-by OR Best-before date? Saturated fat or total fat? Natural vs synthetic additives. Maltodextrin and gluten. How much sodium? Cooling hot food before storing. Fresh fruit and vegetables. No Cholesterol Claims. Additive watch. What's an emulsifier?
Date:   Mar 2006
Title:   Is there any truth to the rumour that some of the food additives in processed foods in Australia are harmful?
Publisher:   Nutrition Australia
Description:   Because food safety is so important (after all, everyone has to eat!) all new food additives must have been subjected to stringent safety testing before they can be approved.
Date:   Mar 2006
Title:   Avoiding salt to prevent or treat high blood pressure and other salt-related conditions - detailed answer
Publisher:   Nutrition Australia
Description:   The following questions and answers explain how people can reduce salt consumption to (a) Treat such conditions as high blood pressure, swollen ankles ('idiopathic oedema'), premenstrual syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome and the severe vertigo attacks of Meniere's syndrome; and (b) Help to prevent these conditions
Date:   Sep 2004
Title:   Explaining symbols on food labels
Publisher:   Nutrition Australia
Description:   To complement the new FSANZ booklet 'The official shopper's guide to food additives and labels', Nutrition Australia have compiled information on symbols that are found on food labels.
Date:   Jul 2003
Title:   Herbs & spices
Publisher:   Healthy Eating Club
Description:   Culinary herbs are herbaceous (leafy) plants that add flavour and colour to all types of meals. They have also been used for centuries to preserve food due to the presence of antioxidant phytochemicals.
Date:   Feb 2003
Title:   Summary faq on avoiding salt to prevent or treat high blood pressure and other salt-related conditions
Publisher:   Nutrition Australia
Description:   Most cases of high blood pressure are believed to result from inappropriate diet and lifestyle, especially high salt intake and low levels of physical activity.
Date:   Jan 2003
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