The banana might be the most artificial fruit in the world. The domestic banana that we eat is an asexual clone, one that results from the sedate, artificial act of vegetative propagation.

Unscrupulous sellers sometimes resort to artificial coloring to make vegetables appear fresher, brighter, and more appealing than they actually are. This practice can pose serious health risks to ...

U.S. health officials announced plans to persuade food companies to voluntarily eliminate petroleum-based artificial dyes by ...

The FDA is urging the food industry to phase out artificial food dyes, including Red Dye No. 3, citing potential health risks ...

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