An International Journal is the official publication ofINFOODS, and is co-sponsored byThe United Nations University and theFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
This journal is devoted to all scientific aspects of the chemical composition of human foods, and emphasizes new methods of analysis; data on composition of foods; studies on the manipulation, storage, distribution, and use of food composition data; and studies on the statistics and distribution of such data and data systems. The journal is looking to build on its strong base in nutrient composition and to place increasing emphasis on other food components such as anti-carcinogens, natural toxicants, flavors, colors, functional additives, pesticides, agricultural chemicals, heavy metals, general environmental contaminants, and chemical and biochemical toxicants of microbiological origin.