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Industry Sites
- Beefnutrition.org –
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Cattlemen’s
Beef Board
Visit this web site for information and educational materials about nutrition and health. - Betty Crocker
The official web site for Betty Crocker. - Egg Nutrition Center (ENC)
This web site provides information, newsletter & publications, egg food safety and fact sheets on eggs for consumers and retailers. - Grains
Nutrition Information Center – Wheat Foods Council, Nutrition Forum
Source for news and tips on how and why to enjoy more grain foods for better health from the Grains Nutrition Information Center. Check out NEW information every week from the world of food and nutrition by Judi Adams, M.S., R.D., President of the Wheat Foods Council. - Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) – Information
Statements on Current Hot Topics
The Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) is the independent professional qualifying body for food scientists and technologists. It is totally independent of government, of industry, and of special interest groups. This web site provides research-based information on food science and technology such as current topics on food safety issues, trans fatty acids, olestra and use of irradiation in foods. - McCormick.com
McCormick® is the global leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of spices, seasonings and flavors to the entire food industry. Spice Encyclopedia, Recipes, Products and Cook’s Reference.- SupHerb Farms – Growers, Processors and Marketers of Culinary Herbs and Specialty Products for Foodservice and Food Manufacturers.
- National Pork Producers Council
This web site sponsored by the National Pork Producers Council provides information on pork, newsletter, facts, resources, events and more. - National Turkey Federation – Consumer
The National Turkey Federation is the national advocate for all segments of the turkey industry, providing services and conducting activities which increase demand for its members’ products by protecting and enhancing their ability to profitably provide wholesome, high-quality, nutritious products. - Nutritive and Non-Nutritive Sweeteners
- Position Paper from the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics (ANAD)
Consensus of research on all sweeteners by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. - Nutritive
and Non-Nutritive Sweetener Resources
Includes general information and resources about all sweeteners—nutritive and non-nutritive. - Websites to ask consumer concerns and find recipes for non-nutritive sweeteners:
- Aspartame:
- Acesulfame-K:
- Sweet One® http://www.sweetone.com/faq/index.html
- Sunett®
- Sucralose:
- Saccharin:
- Stevia Purified Forms:
- Position Paper from the Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics (ANAD)
- Olean
Procter & Gamble Foods’ olestra product Olean information is found here. Learn about how this fat substitute is used in several of their low fat products. Learn about professional opinions, in-depth information about olestra, news releases and more by visiting this site. - Oregon Dairy Council
The Nutrition Education Services/Oregon Dairy Council provides information on resources, recipes, and information for a healthier lifestyle. - Procter & Gamble (P&G)
Company food products, nutritive value, worldwide industries featured at this site. - Talksoy
Information on soy products, information, health information, recipes, marketing is provided by this web site.
Last updated: 11 June, 2012
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