https://foodlabelevidence.org Nutri-Score, front-of-pack labelling and whether any of it changes what people buy. en Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://foodlabelevidence.org/nutri-score/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/nutri-score/ Systematic reviews of Nutri-Score and front-of-pack nutrition labelling — effects on purchasing, validation, and reformulation. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/portion-estimation/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/portion-estimation/ Systematic reviews of portion-size estimation error and recall error in dietary assessment, plus image-based alternatives. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e100-curcumin/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e100-curcumin/ The yellow pigment of turmeric, extracted with solvent and standardised. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e120-cochineal/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e120-cochineal/ A deep red pigment extracted from the cochineal insect. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e150a-caramel-colour/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e150a-caramel-colour/ Caramelised carbohydrate, the most common brown colouring in food and drink. Almost always fine. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e160a-carotenes/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e160a-carotenes/ Orange-yellow pigments, either extracted from plants or synthesised. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e171-titanium-dioxide/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e171-titanium-dioxide/ A brilliant white opacifier, historically used in confectionery coatings and icing. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e200-sorbic-acid/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e200-sorbic-acid/ Inhibits mould and yeast, widely used in baked goods, cheese and drinks. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e211-sodium-benzoate/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e211-sodium-benzoate/ A preservative for acidic foods, especially soft drinks and dressings. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e220-sulphur-dioxide/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e220-sulphur-dioxide/ Preserves colour and inhibits microbes in dried fruit, wine and processed potato. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e250-sodium-nitrite/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e250-sodium-nitrite/ Cures meat, fixes the pink colour and suppresses Clostridium botulinum. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e300-ascorbic-acid/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e300-ascorbic-acid/ Vitamin C, used as an antioxidant and as a flour treatment agent. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e322-lecithin/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e322-lecithin/ An emulsifier that keeps fat and water mixed; ubiquitous in chocolate and baked goods. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e330-citric-acid/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e330-citric-acid/ The most widely used acidulant in food, giving sharpness and controlling pH. Almost always fine. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e407-carrageenan/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e407-carrageenan/ A gelling and thickening agent, common in dairy and plant milks. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e412-guar-gum/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e412-guar-gum/ A thickener and binder, heavily used in gluten-free baking to replace gluten's structure. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e415-xanthan-gum/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e415-xanthan-gum/ A fermentation-derived thickener that mimics gluten's elasticity in dough. Almost always fine. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e440-pectin/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e440-pectin/ The setting agent in jam, extracted from fruit. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e471-mono-and-diglycerides/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e471-mono-and-diglycerides/ The most common emulsifier in processed food, from bread to ice cream. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e476-pgpr/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e476-pgpr/ Reduces the viscosity of molten chocolate so it flows and moulds cleanly. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e621-monosodium-glutamate/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e621-monosodium-glutamate/ The sodium salt of glutamic acid, which produces the savoury umami taste. Almost always fine. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e951-aspartame/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e951-aspartame/ An intense sweetener made of two amino acids, roughly 200 times as sweet as sugar. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e960-steviol-glycosides/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e960-steviol-glycosides/ Intense sweeteners extracted from the stevia leaf. Not a gluten risk. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e965-maltitol/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/e965-maltitol/ A sugar alcohol used in sugar-free confectionery. Worth checking. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/modified-starch/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/modified-starch/ Starch chemically or physically altered to thicken, stabilise or resist heat. Worth checking. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/glucose-syrup/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/glucose-syrup/ A sugar syrup produced by hydrolysing starch. Almost always fine. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/maltodextrin/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/maltodextrin/ A short-chain starch hydrolysate used as a bulking agent and carrier. Almost always fine. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/dextrin/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/dextrin/ Partially hydrolysed starch, used as a coating and binder. Worth checking. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/natural-flavouring/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/natural-flavouring/ A catch-all term for flavour preparations obtained from plant or animal material. Worth checking. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/malt-extract/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/malt-extract/ A sweet syrup made from germinated grain, used for flavour and colour. Worth checking. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/brewers-yeast/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/additive/brewers-yeast/ Yeast recovered from brewing, used as a savoury flavouring and supplement. Worth checking. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/about/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/about/ Who publishes Food Label Evidence, how pages are researched, and how the site makes money. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/editorial-policy/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/editorial-policy/ How Food Label Evidence selects evidence, scores products and handles conflicts of interest. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/disclosure/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/disclosure/ Every commercial relationship that could affect what you read on Food Label Evidence. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/privacy/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/privacy/ What Food Label Evidence collects — which is close to nothing. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer https://foodlabelevidence.org/research/2026-08-08/ https://foodlabelevidence.org/research/2026-08-08/ No newly indexed research matched this site's topics in the week of 8 August 2026. Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Stéphane Sprauer