Dr. Michael Torres, PhD
Food Chemistry Columnist
PhD in Food Science from Cornell University. Researches Maillard reactions, nutrient bioavailability, and food processing effects on micronutrient content. Published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.
Essays by Dr.
food-scienceArtificial Sweeteners in 2026: An Updated Risk Assessment
The safety debate around artificial sweeteners has shifted significantly since the WHO's 2023 advisory on aspartame. Here is where the science stands now — and where the uncertainty remains.
food-scienceHow to Read a Nutrition Label Without a Chemistry Degree
Nutrition labels were designed for regulatory compliance, not for clarity. Here is how to extract useful information from a panel that was never built with you in mind.
food-scienceUltra-Processed Food: What the NOVA Classification Actually Tells Us
NOVA has reshaped how researchers talk about food processing. It has also introduced ambiguities that make 'ultra-processed' a less precise category than most people assume.