Category: Health ingredients

Beetroot powder is made from dried and ground beets, and while a single teaspoon can pack the nutritional punch of an entire beet, its concentrated form influences its flavor profile. Many consumers are surprised to find that the powder has a mild, earthy sweetness, rather than an intensely sugary taste.

Despite containing monosodium L-glutamate (MSG), a compound that causes concern for some consumers, Amberen's manufacturer states the ingredient is used in a small, pharmaceutical-grade dose within a proprietary blend.

Only about 1 in 10 Americans gets enough fiber from their daily diet, a shortfall that often leads people to consider supplements like Metamucil. However, the composition of Metamucil products is not uniform across the entire brand, with different formulations using distinct primary fiber types.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified magnesium stearate as “Generally Recognized as Safe” (GRAS) for use in food and supplements at typical consumption levels. So, **what does magnesium stearate for** in the manufacturing process, and is it truly safe for a nutritious diet?