The NutriDécrypte journal

Articles, investigations, and nutrition guides

Our guides explain what labels hide, compare brands, and turn nutrition science into practical buying decisions. Updated weekly, reviewed by a registered dietitian.

Supermarket shelf with packaged food products displaying health and nutrition claims

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Misleading health claims on food: what EU Regulation 1924 actually allows (and what it does not)

How 'natural', 'rich in', 'source of' are regulated in the EU. Real product examples (Activia, Cerelac), FDA comparison, and what consumers must verify.

May 21, 2026

Illustration how to read a European food label in 2026

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How to read a European food label: the definitive 2026 decoder

Decode European food labels in 2026: Regulation 1169/2011 INCO, Nutri-Score, NOVA classification, allergens, QUID rules, and 5 industry traps to spot.

May 21, 2026

Illustration: food additives and label decryption between EU and US regulations

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E-numbers banned in the EU but allowed in the US: the full 2026 list

Titanium dioxide (E171), BHA (E320), brominated vegetable oil, Red 3: the complete 2026 list of additives banned in Europe but still legal in US food.

May 21, 2026

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Ultra-Processed Food: NOVA Classification Explained & Why It Matters

Ultra-processed foods now dominate diets, with 57% of UK calorie intake linked to health risks. Discover the NOVA classification, European regulations, …

April 30, 2026