Hidden preservatives, disguised sugars, ultra-processing and even insects: uncover the truth behind your food’s shopping list of secret ingredients

Johnny Drain Adventures in Fermentation From ancient origins to culinary frontiers, an exploration of the microbes that shape the world we live in 320pp. Penguin Life. £20. Tim Spector Ferment The lif

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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) might taste good and provide an easy hunger fix, but their long-term health consequences are starting to scare nutrition experts. These foods are often high in added sugar

Across the country, small producers are rediscovering the ancient art of fermentation, with delicious results. Tom Howells samples British-made kefir, kombucha, kraut and more

Plastic containers are super handy, but heating your food in them – especially in the microwave – can make tiny plastic particles and additives leach into your food. ‘A 2023 study measured the number