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Food poisoning on the rise in Kerala

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In the wake of a nurse dying from suspected food poisoning in Kottayam, the Kerala food safety department raided and shut down 40 hotels on Tuesday. 62 others were fined, and 28 received warnings. The raids highlight the importance of food safety, especially during the holiday season when many people…

Say Cheese—but Choose Wisely

A to Z, Blog, General, Health & Wellness
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Picking the right cheese can be a daunting task. How do you know which one is best for your needs with so many varieties to choose from? Here, we will discuss the different types of cheese and help you pick the right one for your next wine and cheese party!…

Preservatives 

A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
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Preservatives
Preservatives are substances added to food to prevent it from “going bad”. Preservatives increase the shelf-life of food in different ways. While some protect the food by absorbing moisture, some prevent the growth of microorganisms, while some prevent fat from going rancid. Let us look at some common preservatives used…

Food Colours : What Are They?

A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety
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coloured foods
Food coloring or food dyes are primarily used to make the food look appealing. Food coloring is mostly used in candies, baked goods, and breakfast cereals. Food dyes are also being increasingly used in sodas, gelatin desserts, meat products, and pet food. Over the years, more and more synthetic dyes…

Most Commonly Adulterated foods in India

A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General
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adulterated foods
Food adulteration is the act of diminishing the quality of food or food ingredients by adding, manipulating, or substituting them with cheaper and inferior materials. Owing to high demand, lack of proper storage and packaging facilities, and desire for a quick profit, food adulteration in today’s day and age is…

Metanil Yellow : Food Colour

A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
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Food colours and dyes have become increasingly popular in today’s day and age. It is used in the cooking and baking industries to increase the aesthetic value of food. While food colourants in small amounts do not have immediate adverse effects on health, it can cause serious health issues in…

Adulteration of Milk

A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
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Milk bottles
Milk and dairy products are some of the most widely used food items in the world. Therefore, it is no surprise that milk is one of the most widely adulterated items. In this article, we will discuss the common adulterants used in milk and their side effects.  Why does milk…

Fish Adulterant: Formalin

A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety
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Health and fitness experts recommend fish in our diet as a source of healthy protein and fats necessary for the body. Fish is one of the main sources of protein in our diet. It also acts as an important source of PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acid) and micronutrients like iron, zinc,…
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