Titanium dioxide: E171 no for a longer period deemed safe when used as a food items additive

EFSA has updated its safety evaluation of the food additive titanium dioxide (E 171), following a ask for by the European Commission in March 2020.  The updated evaluation revises the consequence of EFSA’s previous assessment published in 2016, which highlighted the want for more research to fill facts gaps.   Prof Maged Younes, Chair of EFSA’s expert Panel on Foodstuff Additives and Flavourings (FAF), said: “Taking into account all available scientific studies and knowledge, the Panel concluded that titanium dioxide can no […]

What does the science say?

Food addiction remains a controversial topic in the scientific community. The concept is driven in part by concerns surrounding the increasing rates of obesity in the United States and elsewhere in the world. In this Honest Nutrition feature, we explain what the science says and address the question: Is food […]

CMR announces El Segundo grand opening

Openings & Announcements Cameron Mitchell Restaurants announced today that El Segundo Mexican Kitchen, its first Mexican restaurant concept, will open to the community on Tuesday, August 31. It is at the moment hiring for 70 new positions. The new location fills a well-known address in the Limited North — 698 N. Significant St. —  which at the time housed the CMR-run delicatessen Harvey & Ed’s and Kent Rigsby’s award-winning Rigsby’s Kitchen area. El […]