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Food Safety Gets Complicated: GRAS, Ultra-Processed Foods & the Science
In this episode of Rooted & Restless, Marianne Smith Edge talks with registered dietitian and food scientist Joy Dubost, PhD, RD about the science and regulations behind some of today’s biggest food and nutrition debates. They take a closer look at the current GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) process, what the proposed changes could mean for food safety and transparency, and the ongoing debate over how we define ultra-processed foods.
They also explore the push to replace artificial food colors with natural alternatives—and why “natural” doesn't automatically mean safer or better. Along…
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