Food and Drink

» Acu-Cell: Chocolate
   Takes a critical look at "Chocolate-Is-Good-For-You" campaigns and dispels some of the health benefit myths.

   
   http://www.acu-cell.com/choc.html

» Bottled Water Web
   Includes forum, FAQs, glossary, resources, articles, regulations, new products and statistics.

   
   http://www.bottledwaterweb.com/

» CSPI - Center for Science in the Public Interest
   The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a nonprofit education and advocacy organization that focuses on improving the safety and nutritional quality of our food supply.

   
   http://www.cspinet.org/

» California Cling Peaches
   Nutrition information, fruit tips, recipes, industry facts, orchard history, and links for consumers, school and foodservice, kids, and dietitians. Includes newsletters, art, and educational information.

   
   http://www.calclingpeach.com

» ChooseMargarine.com
   Offers nutritional information and comparisons of margarine and butter.

   
   http://www.choosemargarine.com

» Consumer Freedom
   Site run by coalition of restaurant and tavern operators objecting to effect that environmentalists, animal rights activists, and health food activists have on food selection and presentation in restaurants and taverns.

   
   http://www.consumerfreedom.com/

» Consumer Guide to Purchasing Saffron
   Guide to help cooks, chefs and consumers become familiar with saffron. Includes glossary, purchasing tips, and recipes.

   
   http://saffron.com/cons_guide.html

» ConsumerReports.org: Food
   Offers nutrition information, wine reviews, recipes, and food reviews.

   
   http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/food/index.htm

» Cupboard Storage
   Ohio State University Extension fact sheet with basic information provided to increase your food storage "know how".

   
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5401.html

» Dairy Food Safety
   Directory of resources on the subject.

   
   http://www.vmtrc.ucdavis.edu/dfs/dfs.html

» FDA/CFSAN Consumer Advice
   Information available to the public about food safety and food products.

   
   http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~lrd/advice.html

» Fed up with Food Additives
   Provides information about the effects of food on behaviour, health and learning in both children and adults and offers support for families using the low chemical elimination diet - free of additives, low in salicylates, amines and flavour enhancers (FAI

   
   http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/

» Federal Citizen Information Center - Food
   Directory of factsheets on nutrition and food safety.

   
   http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/food.htm

» Food Glorious Food
   Provides a way to assess diet, understand the food pyramid, and learn about healthy eating. Includes recipes, a true/false quiz, and games. From the Irish Food Board.

   
   http://www.foodgloriousfood.ie

» Food Information (multilingual)
   Information on food production, food safety, additives, ingredients and other topics. With FAQ (over 300 questions). In 12 languages, by 2005 in all European languages.

   
   http://www.food-info.net

» Food Safety And Inspection Service Recall Information Center
   Recalls are voluntary actions carried out by industry in cooperation with Federal and State agencies. Products are recalled when found to be contaminated, adulterated, or misbranded. Site lists active and archived cases from both US Federal and state agen

   
   http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/

» Food Safety Network
   Directory of articles, press releases, and information sources.

   
   http://www.foodsafetynetwork.ca/

» Food Safety Project
   Provides information on food safety and quality. From Iowa State University Extension.

   
   http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/

» Food Safety Risk Analysis Clearinghouse
   Data, tutorials, tools, and links to numerous sources of information for professionals and consumers.

   
   http://www.foodrisk.org/

» Food Safety.gov
   Provides links to US Government information for consumers and producers, educational material, alerts, and reporting of illnesses and problems.

   
   http://www.foodsafety.gov/

» Food Science World
   Summaries of news stories, publications and free fact sheets. [Requires subscription for full access.]

   
   http://bookshop.leatherheadfood.com/foodscienceworld/

» Food additives
   Includes list of E-numbers, categorized by name, by number and by adverse effect. [Hungarian and English]

   
   http://topcat.iit.bme.hu/~joker/eec/index_eng.html

» Food and Drink Federation
   Body representing the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. FDF works with government, NGOs and consumers to develop industry positions on issues and renew confidence in the food chain.

   
   http://www.fdf.org.uk

» FoodRoutes - Where does your food come from?
   Discusses advantages of buying from local sources and community level map.

   
   http://www.foodroutes.org

» Foodfitness
   The Food and Drink Federation represents and promotes the interests of food and drink manufacturers. Healthy lifestyle tips, self assessment forms, and links to additional information and resources.

   
   http://www.foodfitness.org.uk/

» Foodlink
   Food safety guide includes causes of food poisoning, good kitchen and personal hygiene, and proper food storage and handling.

   
   http://www.foodlink.org.uk/

» Foods and Nutrition
   Large collection of articles on food safety, safe food handling, nutrition, meat storage guidelines and many other food related issues. From Nebraska Cooperative Extension.

   
   http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/index.jsp?what=subjectAreasD&subjectAreasId=16

» Go South for Quality Produce from the U.S.
   Consumer, grower and shipper information from the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA). Recipes and produce nutrition, storage and quick tips.

   
   http://www.gosouthproduce.com

» Greenline -The Summertime Rules
   In the summertime foods can quickly reach the "danger zone." This fact sheet will provide you with tips to help prevent this from happening. From University of Illinois Extension. (Scroll down to the "food safety" section.)

   
   http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/greenline/i1340_384.html

» HealthCastle.com
   Offers nutrition tips, book recommendations, and a vitamin and mineral guide. Discussion forum with questions answered by dietitians online.

   
   http://www.healthcastle.com/

» Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables
   Dedicated to improving the health and nutritional status of food stamp populations in New York State. Offers consumer purchasing information, food safety and preparation tips, recipes, and event calendar.

   
   http://www.jsyfruitveggies.org/

» Life in the Fast Food Lane
   Fact sheet from Ohio State University Extension, on fast foods and how to make wise choices for healthier eating.

   
   http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/5555.html

» MouthShut.com
   India consumer exchange contains reviews and tips on food, beverages, and restaurants.

   
   http://www.mouthshut.com/fooddrinks/index.html

» NPR : Lettuce Learn How to Wash Produce
   Food safety experts explain how to best wash fruits and vegetables before eating them.

   
   http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6104414

» National Food Safety Database
   Directory of factsheets and other resources on food safety and nutrition.

   
   http://foodsafety.ifas.ufl.edu/indexNFSDB.htm

» Pace Foods
   Discover recipes using Pace salsa, picante sauce, and queso. Find out about current promotions. Learn about all the different flavors of Pace products.

   
   http://www.PaceFoods.com/

» Seasoned Cooking: Cyber Food
   Review article about various places on the web to find food and cooking information.

   
   http://www.seasoned.com/issues/199808/f.cf.p1.html

» Seasoned Cooking: Food on the Web
   A review of SOAR, the Searchable Online Archive of Recipes.

   
   http://www.seasoned.com/issues/200004/f.fw.p1.html

» Seasoned Cooking: FoodGeeks.com
   Review of the food and cooking site, FoodGeeks.com.

   
   http://www.seasoned.com/issues/200009/f.fw.p1.html

» Seasoned Cooking: Home Cooking
   A review of the About.com site for the site also called Home Cooking.

   
   http://www.seasoned.com/issues/200006/f.fw.p1.html

» Selecting a Fresh Pineapple
   A guide to which pineapples to select, and tips to know when they are ready.

   
   http://agrss.sherman.hawaii.edu/pineapple/pineripe.htm

» SoyProducts.com
   Provides information on soy products and the companies that sell them.

   
   http://www.soyproducts.com/

» Straightforward Guide to Food Additives
   Offers information on common food additives, food additive categories, uses and dangers.

   
   http://www.straightforward.se/food_additives/

» Supermarket Savvy
   Learn to shop for health in the virtual supermarket of over 1000 healthy retail foods. Contains food reviews, tip sheets, health professional newsletter, and educational resources.

   
   http://www.supermarketsavvy.com

» Texas Technical University: Food Safety
   Compiled by Dr. Mindy Brashears, gives information for consumers and the industry regarding various food safety issues, and scientific references.

   
   http://www.depts.ttu.edu/foodsafety/

» The BevNET's World Famous Beverage Reviews
   Over one thousand products reviewed, even discontinued ones.

   
   http://www.bevnet.com/reviews/

» The Food Domain: A Comprehensive Resource
   Directory of factsheets and resources from Michigan State University.

   
   http://www.fooddomain.msu.edu/consumerinfo.htm

» Two Dips Ice Cream Tasters
   Offers ratings and reviews on a variety of ice cream products.

   
   http://www.2dips.com

» U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Pesticides and Food
   Describes the types used, prescribed limits, risks to health, and regulatory framework.

   
   http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/food/

» UK Food Guide
   Information on all types of additives and E numbers used in both the manufacture and preservation of foodstuffs, chemicals used to grow food, and the effects that these substances have upon people and their environment.

   
   http://www.ukfoodguide.net

» WHO - ECR: Food safety
   The World Health Organisation (WHO) Food Safety Programme gives links to their programs on, food safety, food legislation, Codex Alimentarius (HACCP) Systems, surveillance of foodborne disease, Global Environmental Monitoring System, and, Emerging and

   
   http://www.euro.who.int/foodsafety

» What You Need to Know About Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
   United States Food and Drug Administration advisory. Contains links to additional information including a table showing mercury levels in commercial fish and shellfish.

   
   http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/admehg3.html