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The prevalence of food allergies is increasing worldwide. Food allergies occur in 3% of adults and 6% of children. Recently, scientists requested</ Five other foods were deemed ‘concerning’. According to the study published in the peer-reviewed journal Clinical & Experimental Allergy, the allergens that should be added are goat and sheep milk, buckwheat, peas-lentils, and pine nuts. The foods found to be concerning are kiwi, apple, honey, edible pollen, and bee pollen. ‘Large-scale research should be conducted for Turkey’ According to data from the Turkish National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Association, more than 170 foods are known to cause allergies.…
By throwing away moldy bread and eating the rest, you are not saving money; rather, you are loading your body with toxic substances and paving the way for health problems. Molds are microscopic fungi that grow on plant or animal foods. It is unknown how many types of fungi exist in the world. However, it is estimated that we share the world with around 1.5 million species of fungi. Some molds can cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Mycotoxins are toxins produced by certain molds and occur naturally in foods. They can cause various problems, ranging from acute poisoning to…
How to test egg freshness… How to tell if an egg is fresh or stale… How to store eggs… Should eggs be stored in the refrigerator? Food Engineer Ebru Akdağ answers all these questions… Ebru Akdağ, Chair of the Information Pollution Commission of the Federation of Turkish Food and Beverage Industry Associations, explained how to distinguish between fresh and stale eggs, reminding that starting January 1, 2026, the phrase “Best Before Date (BBD)” will be replaced with “Recommended Consumption Date (RCD)” will be used instead of the “Best Before Date (BBD)” label on eggs, and explained how to distinguish between…
The General Directorate of Meteorology announced that on July 9, i.e. today, temperatures across most of the country will be above seasonal norms. While temperatures in Istanbul are expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius, asphalt temperatures could rise to 50 degrees Celsius. These temperatures threaten human health not only through exposure to heat but also through increased risks of food poisoning. Food Engineer Ebru Akdağ shared scientific warnings and practical recommendations against increased food risks during the summer heat. During these scorching days, it is more important than ever to pay attention to the right choice of food, its safe…
As temperatures rise during the summer months, food safety becomes even more important, and frozen foods emerge as a healthy, sustainable, and economical alternative. Commenting on these products, which preserve nutritional value, reduce food waste, and offer practical use, Ebru Akdağ, Chair of the Board of Directors at BİTKİDEN, said, “Frozen foods offer a multifaceted benefit: they protect health with safe storage conditions while reducing food waste, saving water, and enabling economic access.” As the risk of food spoilage increases with rising temperatures in summer, frozen foods emerge as important alternatives that reduce this risk and contribute to the sustainability…
Turkey has joined the Safe2Eat campaign run by the European Food Safety Authority this year. Led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the campaign aims to raise awareness about food safety. Commenting on the issue, Ebru Akdağ, Chair of the Board of Directors of the BİTKİDEN Association and Food Engineer, said, “The campaign will increase food literacy, have an impact especially among children and young people, and create a scientific shield against food misinformation on social media.” Turkey has joined the “Safe2Eat” campaign, implemented by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) to raise awareness about food safety. Minister of…
World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5 at the call of the United Nations, brings together millions of people around a shared environmental awareness this year as well. Marking World Environment Day, Ebru Akdağ, Chair of the Board of Directors at BİTKİDEN, highlighted the importance of transitioning to sustainable food systems, emphasizing that current food production models, which are at the root of the climate crisis, ecosystem destruction, and food security issues, must change. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) calls on the whole world to transform its systems on World Environment Day, celebrated every year on June 5.…
The 19th Hour Main News program hosted by Cüneyt Özdemir addressed the long-standing misinformation in the food sector, the differences between the concepts of STT and TETT, misleading statements made about the perception of “natural,” and the most common misconceptions about food safety. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjaOikj-SeM