What is Natural Flavor? 6 Facts You Need to Know
September 13, 2021
What is this “natural flavor” stuff on your ingredient list? How does it differ from artificial flavor? Is it good for you? The Rogue Scientist investigates.
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MSG, Part II: Is MSG Bad for You?
September 2, 2021
A debate has waged for half a century on whether MSG is bad for you or safe to consume. The Rogue Scientist investigates.
What is MSG? (Part I: MSG, Flavor Enhancers, and Glutamates)
August 20, 2021
We know MSG is a food additive, but what IS it exactly? And, are glutamates, yeast extract, and natural flavors just fancy terms for MSG?
The Skinny on Fats: Are Vegetable Oils Bad for You?
August 6, 2021
Many natural health gurus claim that vegetable oils are bad for you, despite mainstream medicine having promoted their benefits for decades. So the Rogue Scientist decided to investigate.
5 Fascinating Facts about Asparagus Pee
June 17, 2021
Why does asparagus make your pee smell? Can everyone smell it? Is it genetic? The Rogue Scientists tells all.