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Sean O’Keefe, PhD
Food Science
Virginia Tech
Professor in the Department of Food Science at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
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02/21/2018
Food:
Is Propylene Glycol the Same As Antifreeze?
In a previous post about propylene glycol, we looked into questions about antifreeze chemicals present in food, which Dr....
Food
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04/06/2017
Food:
Tonic Water Contains Quinine
Quinine, an old-time cure for malaria, is available today in tonic water. We received a question from a reader asking about...
Food
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08/31/2016
Food:
TBHQ: What is it and is it dangerous?
“TBHQ” has been in the news recently. This food additive got our attention when a member of the Best Food Facts team...
Food
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07/17/2015
Health:
What Are Parabens and Why Are They In My Food?
Parabens are in a wide variety of foods and other products that we use every day. But, what exactly are parabens and why...
Health
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03/19/2015
Food:
5 Best & Worst Fast Food Kids Meal Options
A reader recently asked us about the healthiest fast food kids meal options and what preservatives are found in these foods....
Food
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02/06/2015
Food:
What is BHT (Butylated hydroxytoluene)?
Late last year the Environmental Working Group released its Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Additives. The guide aims to highlight...
Food
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01/01/2015
Lifestyle:
New Year’s Hangover? Let Us Help!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Oh, sorry. Did we just say that too loudly? Feeling a little sensitive to sound and light? Perhaps feeling...
Lifestyle
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12/15/2014
Food:
Is Propylene Glycol Safe?
Recently, the ingredient propylene glycol has been in the news. We first learned about this ingredient from Sean O’Keefe,...
Food
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11/13/2013
Experts:
Meet the Expert: Sean O’Keefe
Dr. Sean O’Keefe Dr. O’Keefe is a Professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology at Virginia Tech....
Experts
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09/23/2013
Health:
Are Processed Foods Unhealthy?
Unless your shopping trip to the grocery store is limited to the far perimeter aisles, there is a good chance your diet...
Health
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02/20/2013
Food:
Expert claims Dr. Oz’s “Secrets of the Fast Food Industry” is Misleading
Recently, The Dr. Oz Show aired an episode that addressed the “Secrets of the Fast Food Industry.” We had some...
Food
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07/18/2012
Food:
Why Doesn’t Fast Food Spoil?
Have you seen photos on Facebook or Twitter showing fast food that doesn’t spoil? How about the YouTube video showing...
Food