Resources

When Words Lie: The Emotional Pull of Unregulat...

Words like natural, honest, and nourishing are everywhere on food packaging—but in Australia, most of them are completely unregulated. This blog explores how emotional language manipulates consumer trust, and why...

The Selenium Story—And What It Means for Food B...

What happens when the numbers on your nutrition panel don’t match the food inside the pack? This piece unpacks what our selenium testing revealed—and why it matters for every food...

Truffle or Trickery? Reclaiming the Soul of Rea...

What happens when the soul of an ingredient is replaced by a synthetic shortcut? In this reflective piece, we explore the rise of artificial truffle flavour, the quiet pressure even...

Vanilla or Vanillin? When Science Crosses a Lin...

There’s something deeply comforting about the scent of vanilla. Real vanilla. The kind that comes from the long, green pods nurtured on tropical vines, hand-pollinated by farmers who wait patiently...

Nutrition Information Panel: Best Before 2011

We rely on Nutrition Information Panels to guide our food choices—but what if the data behind them is outdated or wrong? This piece explores the hidden flaws in standard food...

Just 2 Brazil Nuts a Day They Say.....

Why Selenium Still Matters—And Why We Tested the Brazil Nuts Selenium is one of those trace minerals that rarely makes headlines—but it should. It plays a quiet, critical role in...