Food is any substance, usually comprised primarily of carbohydrates, fats, and/or proteins, that can be consumed by animals (including humans) for nutrition or pleasure. Almost all foods are of plant or animal origin. Many cultures have a recognizable cuisine, a specific set of cooking traditions, preferences, and practices.
The study of food is called food science. In English, the term food is often used metaphorically or figuratively, as in food for thought.
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Acu-Cell: Chocolate - Takes a critical look at Chocolate-Is-Good-For-You campaigns and dispels some of the health benefit myths.
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Additives - Food additives guide along with a section called recipes where listed are the additives found in every day foods.
Bottled Water Web - Includes forum, FAQs, glossary, resources, articles, regulations, new products and statistics.
Meta Description: [ Bottled Water Web contains all the facts about the Bottled Water Industry by expert, Arthur von Wiesenberger. Information about health, taste and worth of bottled water. ]
Calcium - Fact sheet explaining which foods are a good source of this mineral used for building bones and teeth, and in maintaining bone strength. From University of Ohio Extension (United States).
Meta Description: [ A good food source of calcium contains a substantial amount of calcium in relation to its calorie content and contributes at least 10 percent ]
California Cling Peaches - Nutrition information, fruit tips, recipes, industry facts, orchard history, and links for consumers, school and foodservice, kids, and dietitians. Includes newsletters, art, and educational information.
Meta Description: [ Complete guide to peaches including recipes, nutrition information, tips, facts, history, free stuff and links for consumers, foodservice, kids and media. ]
ChooseMargarine.com - Offers nutritional information and comparisons of margarine and butter.
Meta Description: [ Health Professionals recommend margarine versus butter for a heart health diet low in saturated fat: Using soft margarines instead of butter can lower cholesterol. ]
Consumer Freedom - Satirical site run by coalition of restaurant and tavern operators objecting to effect that environmentalists, animal rights activitists, and health food activists have on food selection and presentation in restaurants and taverns.
Meta Description: [ The Center for Consumer Freedom is a nonprofit coalition of restaurants, food companies, and consumers working together to promote personal responsibility and protect consumer choices. ]
Consumer Guide to Purchasing Saffron - Guide to help cooks, chefs and consumers become familiar with saffron. Includes glossary, purchasing tips, and recipes.
Meta Description: [ Vanilla, Saffron Imports is a direct importer of saffron, vanilla and other specialty foods for the professional chef, supermarket buyer and home cook ]
CSPI - Center for Science in the Public Interest - The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply.
Meta Description: [ Since 1971, the Center for Science in the Public Interest has been a strong advocate for nutrition and health, food safety, alcohol policy, and sound science. Its award-winning newsletter, Nutrition Action Healthletter, is the largest-circulation health newsletter in North America, providing reli... ]
Cupboard Storage - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet with basic information provided to increase your food storage know how
Meta Description: [ We want food to look and taste good. Store foods in cool cabinets. Keep foods in glass jars in a dark place. Do not keep canned fruit juices more than ]
Current Hot Topics - Current Hot Topics covers food safety issues such as E.coli Food Poisoning, Listeria in Cheese, BSE, BST, Trans Fatty Acids, Genetic Modification, Food Irradiation, Olestra, Salt, Microbiological Food Safety for Children and Vulnerable Groups, Food Allergens, Salmonella, Dioxins and PCBs. The statements are drawn up by experts within the broad membership of the Institute of Food Science and Technology.
Dairy Food Safety - Directory of resources on the subject.
FDA/CFSAN Consumer Advice - Information available to the public about food safety and food products.
Fed up with Food Additives - Provides information about the effects of food on behaviour, health and learning in both children and adults and offers support for families using the low chemical elimination diet - free of additives, low in salicylates, amines and flavour enhancers (FAILSAFE). Includes newsletters, articles, fact sheets, recipes and support groups.
Federal Citizen Information Center - Food - Directory of factsheets on nutrition and food safety.
Folate (Folacin, Folic Acid) - This fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension contains information to help you select foods that provide adequate daily amounts of folic acid.
Food additives - Includes list of E-numbers, categorized by name, by number and by adverse effect. [Hungarian and English]
Food and Drink Federation - Body representing the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. FDF works with government, NGOs and consumers to develop industry positions on issues and renew confidence in the food chain.
Meta Description: [ Food and Drink Federation (FDF) represents the interests of the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. FDF addresses issues from sourcing to processing, packaging, labelling and distribution. ]
Food Glorious Food - Provides a way to assess diet, understand the food pyramid, and learn about healthy eating. Includes recipes, a true/false quiz, and games. From the Irish Food Board.
Food Information (multilingual) - Information on food production, food safety, additives, ingredients and other topics. With extensive FAQ (over 300 questions). In 12 languages, by 2005 in all European languages.
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Food Query - Independent advice service for the food industry and its consumers. Covers topics of food hygiene and microbiology, food poisoning, nutrition, production efficiency, employment, hotel management, accommodation, food and beverage service providers. Includes food query form.
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Food Safety - Information about storage, preparation and handling of beef, pork, turkey and chicken from the Arizona Barbeque Association.
Food Safety And Inspection Service Recall Information Center - Recalls are voluntary actions carried out by industry in cooperation with Federal and State agencies. Products are recalled when found to be contaminated, adulterated, or misbranded. Site lists active and archived cases from both US Federal and state agencies.
Meta Description: [ This page is the starting point for information about all FSIS recalls (meat, poultry, or egg products). The page links to information about other kinds of food recalls. ]
Food Safety Network - Directory of articles, press releases, and information sources.
Food Safety Project - Provides information on food safety and quality. From Iowa State University Extension.
Meta Description: [ Food Safety ]
Food Safety Risk Analysis Clearinghouse - Data, tutorials, tools, and links to numerous sources of information for professionals and consumers.
Food Safety Today - Summaries of news stories, publications and free fact sheets. [Requires subscription for full access.]
Meta Description: [ Food Science World offers food science information from Leatherhead Food International ]
Food Safety.gov - Provides links to US Government information for consumers and producers, educational material, alerts, and reporting of illnesses and problems.
Meta Description: [ gateway to government information
about food safety; includes Federal government, state and local ]
Foodfitness - The Food and Drink Federation represents and promotes the interests of food and drink manufacturers. Healthy lifestyle tips, self assessment forms, and links to additional information and resources.
Foodlink - Food safety guide includes causes of food poisoning, good kitchen and personal hygiene, and proper food storage and handling.
Meta Description: [ Your complete guide to food safety. Providing information on the causes of food poisoning, food safety and foodlink's National Food Safety Week. ]
FoodRoutes - Where does your food come from? - Discusses advantages of buying from local sources and community level map.
Meta Description: [ Where does your food come from? At FoodRoutes learn all about buying local,
sustainable agriculture, grassfed and organic products, and food safety. ]
Foods and Nutrition - Large collection of articles on food safety, safe food handling, nutrition, meat storage guidelines and many other food related issues. From Nebraska Cooperative Extension.
Meta Description: [ The University of Nebraska-Lincoln, founded in 1869, is one if the nation's premier land-grant institutions. UNL is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Doctoral/Research University-Extensive. ]
Go South for Quality Produce from the U.S. - Consumer, grower and shipper information from the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA). Recipes and produce nutrition, storage and quick tips.
Meta Description: [ Go South! For Quality Produce From the Southern United States. ]
Greenline -The Summertime Rules - In the summertime foods can quickly reach the danger zone. This fact sheet will provide you with tips to help prevent this from happening. From University of Illinois Extension.
HealthCastle.com - Offers nutrition tips, book recommendations, and a vitamin and mineral guide. Discussion forum with questions answered by dietitians online.
Meta Description: [ Healthcastle.com Nutrition - Nutrition Advice written by Registered Dietitians.. Search our nutrition tips archive written by our Registered Dietitians. Also look for super food myths, dietary supplement info and nutritional management of common health conditions. All Nutrition Advice written b... ]
I Ate A Pie - Blog that reviews diet food i.e. anything 'light', reduced fat, fat free, sugar free, low carb etc.
Meta Description: [ Healthy 'diet' food product reviews. ]
Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables - Dedicated to improving the health and nutritional status of food stamp populations in New York State. Offers consumer purchasing information, food safety and preparation tips, recipes, and event calendar.
Life in the Fast Food Lane - Fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension, on fast foods and how to make wise choices for healthier eating.
Meta Description: [ Living on fast food? Reduce fats, saturated fats and cholesterol. Choose plain burgers and beef sandwiches; leave off the sauce, mayonnaise, cheese a ]
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Little Red Tractor - British Farm Standard - Information on the British symbol of food safety, animal welfare, and care for the environment.
Magnesium - This fact sheet explains the role of magnesium in the body, and which foods we should eat to get an adequate daily amount.
MouthShut.com - India consumer exchange contains reviews and tips on food, beverages, and restaurants.
Meta Description: [ Consumer written product reviews on - Food & Drinks - MouthShut.com ]
National Directory of Fruit Stands and Farmers' Markets - Directory of fruit stands and farmers' markets across the US. Includes addresses, e-mail, and hours of operation.
Meta Description: [ Farmers Market and Fruit Stands - Updated National Directory of farmers markets and fruit stands offering fresh fruits and vegetables. Add your farmers market or fruit stand free of charge today! ]
National Food Safety Database - Directory of factsheets and other resources on food safety and nutrition.
Meta Description: [ Information from the University of Florida, Institute for Fooda nd Agricultural Sciences, Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences ]
National Leafy Greens Council - Provides market, nutritional, and educational information to consumers, produce growers, and produce buyers. Includes FAQ, lesson plans, and recipes.
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Pace Foods - Discover recipes using Pace salsa, picante sauce, and queso. Find out about current promotions. Learn about all the different flavors of Pace products.
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Red Food Coloring - A fact sheet offering basic information on red colored foods, and offering ways to avoid it. From the Australian television program Burke's Backyard.
Seasoned Cooking: Cyber Food - Review article about various places on the web to find food and cooking information.
Meta Description: [ Get a tour of the Internet as foodie resource. ]
Seasoned Cooking: Food on the Web - A review of SOAR, the Searchable Online Archive of Recipes.
Meta Description: [ Find out more about SOAR -- one of the best recipe sites on the Internet. ]
Seasoned Cooking: FoodGeeks.com - Review of the food and cooking site, FoodGeeks.com.
Meta Description: [ Take advantage of a web site truly designed for food geeks! ]
Seasoned Cooking: Home Cooking - A review of the About.com site for the site also called Home Cooking.
Meta Description: [ It's time to visit one of the web's foodie communities. ]
Selecting a Fresh Pineapple - A guide to which pineapples to select, and tips to know when they are ready.
Shigella: An Infectious Foodborne Illness - Fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension about this germ which causes an infectious disease.
Meta Description: [ Shigella is a germ (one of the bacteria) that causes an infectious disease. This disease can be treated and most people get better quickly. Severe ]
SoyProducts.com - Provides information on soy products and the companies that sell them.
Meta Description: [ Soy Products: Soy, Soy Milk, Soy Candles For Better Health and Diet ]
Straightforward Guide to Food Additives - Offers information on common food additives, food additive categories, uses and dangers.
Supermarket Savvy - Learn to shop for health in the virtual supermarket of over 1000 healthy retail foods. Contains food reviews, tip sheets, health professional newsletter, and educational resources.
Meta Description: [ Tips and resources to help you shop, prepare, and enjoy healthy foods. ]
Texas Technical University: Food Safety - Compiled by Dr. Mindy Brashears, gives information for consumers and the industry regarding various food safety issues, and scientific references.
The BevNET's World Famous Beverage Reviews - Over one thousand products reviewed, even discontinued ones.
Meta Description: [ The BevNET's main listing of beverage reviews. There are several hundred different sodas, drinks, etc on this page. Visit this page if you need information on beverages. ]
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The Coffee and Caffeine FAQ - Dedicated to all beverages and products that contain caffeine.
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The Consumer Gateway: Food - The Consumer Gateway is a UK Government site providing information and links to sources of further advice on issues of concern to general consumers
The Food Domain: A Comprehensive Resource - Directory of factsheets and resources from Michigan State University.
Two Dips Ice Cream Tasters - Offers ratings and reviews on a variety of ice cream products.
Meta Description: [ Ice Cream Tasters. Two Dips Ice Cream Tasters are ordinary people in search of extraordinary ice cream. We taste and rate ice cream flavors. ]
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Pesticides and Food - Describes the types used, prescribed limits, risks to health, and regulatory framework.
Meta Description: [ The pages in this Web area contain information about pesticides and food ]
UK Food Guide - Information on all types of additives and E numbers used in both the manufacture and preservation of foodstuffs, chemicals used to grow food, and the effects that these substances have upon people and their environment.
Meta Description: [ E numbers and food additives,tartrazine and aspartame ]
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USA National Pork Board - Offers information on the Foot and Mouth disease.
Vitamin A - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet explaining the role of this vitamin and which foods are a good source for it.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) - Explains which foods contain ascorbic acid, how to get enough in our diet, and how to prepare foods to retain their vitamin C contents. From Ohio State University Extension (United States).
Vitamin E - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet bout this fat-soluble vitamin, explains which foods will help you meet your daily requirement, and the effects it has on the body.
What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish - United States Food and Drug Administration advisory. Contains links to additional information including a table showing mercury levels in commercial fish and shellfish.
Meta Description: [ What You Need to Know About Mercury
in Fish and Shellfish - 2004 EPA and FDA Advice for: Women Who Might
Become Pregnant, Nursing Mothers, Young Children ]
WHO - ECR: Food safety - The World Health Organisation (WHO) Food Safety Programme gives links to their programs on, food safety, food legislation, Codex Alimentarius (HACCP) Systems, surveillance of foodborne disease, Global Environmental Monitoring System, and, Emerging and other Communicable Diseases Surveillance
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Wholehealthmd Foods Index - Information about the foods we should eat and why, how to select the best, store and prepare.
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