The My Food Checker Journal

Let’s be honest - food labels are a minefield. Is sodium caseinate dairy? (Yes.) Is natural flavouring always plant-based? (Not even close.) Is E471 made from unicorns? (Sadly, it’s usually animal fat.)

In today’s fast-moving food landscape, many dietary choices are made in supermarkets rather than kitchens. Packaged foods offer convenience, but they also come with complex ingredient lists and nutritional panels that are often ignored.

For most people, eating is a simple daily routine - a moment of comfort, nourishment and connection. But for millions of individuals living with food allergies, every meal carries an

Food is deeply connected to faith, culture, and identity. For many people around the world, dietary choices are guided by religious beliefs rather than just taste or nutrition. Certain ingredients may be avoided,

You are standing in a supermarket aisle, holding a packet of snacks that claims to be “healthy” and “natural”. The packaging looks appealing and the marketing promises a better choice. Out of curiosity, you turn the packet around and look at the ingredient

You are enjoying a colourful handful of sweets at a gathering. They taste great, look appealing, and seem like a simple treat. Later, someone casually mentions that the bright red colour in some sweets can come