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Lucia Castellanos

Lucia Castellanos, RDN, is a consulting dietitian who specializes in food industry nutrition labeling. She spent years in corporate regulatory affairs before establishing an independent practice that reviews ingredient panels and package claims for food manufacturers. Castellanos also writes for Biology Insights, focusing on packaged food ingredients and common additives.

Is Alkali Safe to Eat? What the Science Says
What Is Disodium EDTA and Is It Safe?
What Is Tripolyphosphate and Is It Safe?
What Is Fumaric Acid? Its Uses, Benefits, and Safety
How Are Vitamins Made? From Nature to Synthetics
Are Cucumbers Alkaline? The Science Behind Their pH
What Food Products Contain Benzene?
How to Measure Caffeine Content: The Scientific Methods
What Is Hydroxyethylcellulose? Its Uses and Safety
Does Vitamin C Oxidize and How Can You Prevent It?
What Is an Alginate? Its Properties, Uses, and Safety
What Is Dicalcium Phosphate and What Is It Used For?
What Is Glyceryl Monostearate and Is It Safe?
What Does Phosphoric Acid Do to the Body?
Is Sodium Gluconate Safe? A Look at Its Common Uses
What Are Azo Dyes and Are They Safe?
Is Polysorbate 20 Toxic? What the Science Says
What Is Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose and Is It Safe?
Is Benzoic Acid Bad for You? Safety and Side Effects
What Is FD&C? The Colors in Your Food, Drugs & Cosmetics
Is Potassium Sorbate Natural or Synthetic?
What Is Red 3 Made Of? Petroleum, Iodine & More
What Is Propylene Glycol In? Foods, Drugs & Cosmetics
Why Is Boric Acid Banned in Food, Cosmetics and More?
Is Polysorbate 80 Natural? Origins and Health Risks
Is BHT Banned? Where It’s Restricted and Why
Is Tannic Acid Bad For You
What Is Sodium Metabisulfite and Is It Safe?
What Is Monopropylene Glycol and Is It Safe?
What Is Polypropylene Glycol and Is It Safe?