Overview

Ever wondered whether plant-based commercial products really are the healthy option? Or why some people consider margarine to be plastic? And do we really need to supplement our diet with extra vitamins? Is paying more for organic foods worth the price? Consumers who want to make informed food choices may do so on purported health claims or ethical grounds, but the information is often confusing and contradictory. The authors explore common perceptions about different foods, delving into the research behind them, examining preconceived assumptions and notions, confirming or busting popular myths, and try to present a balanced argument on what is the best choice. Whilst aimed at the public, the content is based on scientific arguments, exploring pros and cons behind popular choices and fact-checking perceptions. Written in an accessible style, the book should be read by anyone interested in learning more of what goes on behind their favourite foods and new food trends, or simply want to make more informed food choices.

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Author:   Robert Cordina (Funis Consulting Ltd, Malta) ,  Peter Wilde (Quadram Institute Bioscience, UK) ,  Jane Parker (University of Reading, UK) ,  Martin Rose (Independent Consultant (JFECS), UK)
Publisher:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Imprint:   Royal Society of Chemistry
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.457kg
ISBN:  

9781839164316

ISBN 10:   183916431
Pages:   286
Publication Date:   03 July 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Compositional Differences in Organic Versus Conventional Foods: Implications for Health and Sustainability An Insight into Plant-based, Vegetarian and Omnivore Dietary Patterns Alternative Proteins Next Generation Plant-based Foods – Healthy, More Ethical and More Sustainable? Ultraprocessed Foods and Health – Are They All “Bad”? Fats and Oils: A Chemical Perspective Controversy over the Role of Dietary Fats, Blood Cholesterol and Cardiovascular Diseases Understanding Genetically Modified Crops in the Food Chain Chemical Contaminants in Food: Why Not Aim for Zero Tolerance? Healthy, Natural and Sustainable Food Additives? Unpacking the Chemistry Behind Our Food Choice Pet Food Janus' Feast: The Two Faces of Nitrates and Nitrites in Health Deconstructing the ""Good Food"" Myth: A Balanced Perspective on Dietary Choices

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