FTA Fallout: How Ultra-Processed Imports Threaten India's Health
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- July 28, 2025
Food Manifest 
Overview Food safety officials in Ernakulam district have flagged adulteration in bakery products and spices, with several samples found to contain preservatives, synthetic colours or pesticide residues above permissible limits. 57 Bakery, 34 Spice Samples Found Unsafe Food safety department data shows the extent of the problem in Ernakulam district. During the 2025–26 financial year,
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We often associate food allergies with eating a trigger food. However, some food proteins can become airborne during cooking, processing or handling. Sensitive people may inhale these proteins and develop respiratory symptoms, even without consuming the food. Airborne exposure can also affect the skin when allergen-containing particles contact it. This type of exposure matters particularly
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Key Update Can the visual appeal used to make burgers, desserts and other indulgent foods look tempting also make healthy foods more appealing? A study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), Hyderabad, suggests it can. Published in BMC Public Health, the study found that attractive food presentation increased adolescents’ willingness
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