Linoti Blog
Guides on food safety, additives, and making healthier choices.
What Is the NOVA Food Classification System?
NOVA classifies foods into four groups based on the extent of industrial processing. Here's what each group means, why it matters for your health, and how to use it in real life.
Read article →What Are Ultra-Processed Foods? How to Spot Them and Why They Matter
Ultra-processed foods are industrial formulations engineered from extracted substances and additives. Learn what they are, why they matter for your health, and how to spot them.
Read article →Ultra-Processed Food List: 100+ NOVA Group 4 Examples
The full NOVA Group 4 food list, sorted by grocery aisle. What counts as ultra-processed, what doesn't, and how to spot UPFs on a label in seconds.
Read article →Food Additives to Avoid: The Short List That Matters
Not all food additives are equal. Here are the ones most worth watching on your next grocery run, plus how to spot them fast on any label.
Read article →Natural vs Artificial Flavors: What the Label Hides
Natural flavors aren't as clean as they sound -- and artificial ones aren't as scary. Learn the real difference and what food labels won't tell you.
Read article →How to Read a Food Label (And What to Look For)
Learn how to read food labels like a pro. A guide to serving size, nutrition facts, ingredients lists, and front-of-package claims - everything you need to understand what's in your food.
Read article →Titanium Dioxide in Food: What You Need to Know
Titanium dioxide (E171) is a whitening agent in candy, gum, and coffee creamers. Learn which foods contain it, what the science says, and how to avoid it.
Read article →Is Red 40 Safe? What the Research Says
Red 40 (Allura Red AC) is a petroleum-derived food dye approved by the FDA. Learn what the science says about hyperactivity risks, EU warning labels, and how to find it on food labels.
Read article →Best Food Additive Checker App (2026)
Scan any product barcode to instantly see which additives are inside. The fastest way to spot Red 40, titanium dioxide, and 300+ other ingredients to watch.
Read article →What Are E-Numbers? A Complete Guide to Food Additives
E-numbers are standardized codes assigned to food additives approved for use in the European Union. They range from E100 to E1520, covering everything from colorants to preservatives. Here is what every health-conscious shopper needs to know.
Read article →Seed Oils: What You Need to Know
Seed oils have become one of the most debated topics in nutrition. Canola, soybean, sunflower, and corn oil are in nearly every processed food. Here is what the science actually says about whether you should avoid them.
Read article →Best Food Scanner Apps in 2026: NoJunk vs Yuka vs Bobby Approved
Food scanner apps help you make healthier choices at the grocery store by analyzing ingredient labels and nutrition data. We compare the top three options for 2026 across features, pricing, privacy, and accuracy.
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