Food Production & Health

The total annual consumption of food coloring in the U.S. is approximately 120 million pounds for the entire population. Food color additives are officially designated as either certified or exempt from certification. The food color additives that are... Full Answer

The FDA has approved the use of more than 2,800 different food additives. It is estimated that the per capita daily consumption of these food additives is approximately 13 to 15 grams. An extremist might argue that no food additive is safe. However, many... Full Answer

The argument for genetic engineering of food is that while the world population continues to expand, the area of land available for food production is finite. If the world's population increases, food production has to be increased. So, proponents of GM... Full Answer

Manipulating the genetics of foods is not new. Traditional crop and animal breeding has been practiced since the early domestication of crops and livestock. Through traditional breeding and crossbreeding methods, genes have been transferred with the goal... Full Answer

The terms "genetically modified organism" (GMO) and "genetically modified foods" (GM foods) refer to plants or animals whose genes have been changed in the laboratory by scientists. All living organisms have genes coded in their DNA. These are the... Full Answer

The meat of wild animals that early humans consumed was very different from the industrially produced, shrink-wrapped meat we find in supermarkets today. The demand for tender meat has led to the breeding of cattle whose meat contains 25 percent to 30... Full Answer

The art of creating chocolate from cacao beans differs slightly from plant to plant, but all chocolatiers follow the same general pattern. First, all manufacturers carefully catalogue each shipment of beans according to the particular type and its... Full Answer

Venison is a source of purines. Individuals with kidney problems or gout should avoid or limit their intake of venison. Venison also contains low amounts of oxalates; individuals with a history of calcium-oxalate-containing kidney stones should limit... Full Answer

First, always take a look at the sell-by date to ensure freshness. Wild, free-range, and organically grass-fed animals are the healthiest choices. Venison is tastiest when brought to the market at a younger age. Younger deer generally have darker, more... Full Answer

Turkey is not commonly an allergenic food; however, gallbladder attacks have been attributed to turkey allergy. Turkey contains purines. Since purines can be broken down to form uric acid, individuals with gout should avoid or limit intake of turkey.... Full Answer