There's many food products made with low-quality ingredients that imitate the flavors of higher-priced, less available foods, but are sold as the real deal.

We want to believe the labels on our favorite food items—"extra virgin," “organic,” “wild-caught,” or “pure.” But sometimes these claims are more marketing than reality. The food fraud industry is ...

These cooking videos are feasts for the eyes. Just don’t eat the food. Recipe videos using paper, Legos, yarn, balloons and more showcase the art of imitation food.

Most Honey in America Is Fake—Here’s Why That Matters Get a full picture of the fake honey problem in the U.S. including how it impacts bees, beekeepers, and consumers. Woman preparing healthy ...

But studies suggest that fake sugars can also have unexpected effects on your gut and metabolic health and even promote food cravings and insulin resistance, a precursor to Type 2 diabetes.

Many online customers have been deceived by fake Scrub Daddy products that are ultimately defective. After growing concerns about brand reputation, Scrub Daddy identified and raided a counterfeit ...

'Fake' foods are everywhere, from maple syrup that isn't really maple syrup to fish in disguise. Here are 10 foods to thoroughly inspect the next time you're at the grocery store.

In Japan, fake food, or sampuru, is displayed in the windows of restaurants, and can cost hundreds of dollars for artisans to make.

Artificial sweeteners and other sugar substitutes sweeten foods without extra calories. But studies show the ingredients can affect gut and heart health.

Tricked by a Fake Viral Food Product? You’ve Just Been Snackfished They’ve racked up millions of views on Instagram, but these products aren’t coming to a store near you. Photograph: Rowan Fee ...