Calcium Propionate (282): The Bread Preservative You Might Find in Your Kitchen

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Published on: 27/10/2026

Preservative 282 is calcium propionate, also labelled E282 in the UK and Europe. It’s a mould inhibitor added mainly to packaged bread, wraps and baked goods. Regulators in Australia and New Zealand, the EU and the US permit it.

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Halloween Lolly Colours: Artificial vs Plant-Based Guide | Goodnessly

Cathy Cotton

Published on: 20/10/2026

A parent's guide to the colours in Halloween lollies: which numbers are synthetic, which come from plants, and what FSANZ and EU rules say.

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What Is Carrageenan and Why Is It in So Many Foods?

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Published on: 19/10/2026

Have you ever checked the ingredients of your favourite plant-based milk, ice cream or yoghurt and noticed carrageenan? This food additive comes from red seaweed and is used to give food a smooth texture and prevent ingredients from separating.

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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Ultra-Processed Food?

Cathy Cotton

Published on: 12/10/2026

Ultra-processed foods are everywhere! From instant noodles and packaged snacks to sugary drinks, processed meats, frozen meals, and many ready-to-eat products.

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Calcium Propionate (282): The Bread Preservative You Might Find in Your Kitchen

Halloween Lolly Colours: Artificial vs Plant-Based Guide | Goodnessly

What Is Carrageenan and Why Is It in So Many Foods?

What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Ultra-Processed Food?

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