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Beyond Sweetness: The Many Roles of Sugar in Food
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 28, 2026
Sugar is one of the most common ingredients in our kitchens, often associated with sweetness and desserts. But in the world of food science, sugar plays many roles beyond satisfying our sweet tooth. From preserving foods and improving texture to enhancing flavour and supporting fermentation, sugar is an essential ingredient that contributes to the quality,
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Mangaluru Street Food Crackdown: MSG Seized, Banned Colours Flagged
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- July 27, 2026
Key Update The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has stepped up its food safety enforcement drive, uncovering multiple violations at street food stalls across the city. The inspections, aimed at protecting public health, resulted in the seizure of prohibited ingredients and penalties for vendors violating food safety regulations. MSG Seized from Street Food Stalls During an
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Buying Sweets in Pune? You May No Longer See Best-Before Dates
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 27, 2026
Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified inspections across Pune under the “Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra” campaign and a newly launched online grievance portal. However, many sweet shops no longer display best-before dates or even price tags on loose sweets, making it harder for consumers to assess their freshness, quality,
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FSSAI Suspends Westend Agro Products Over Label Fraud
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- July 27, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of Westend Agro Products Pvt. Ltd. after uncovering serious food safety violations during an inspection of its manufacturing premises. Officials Uncover Relabelling and Misleading Claims FSSAI launched the inspection after receiving a complaint alleging the alteration of manufacturing and packing
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