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Phenyl in School Meal: Timely Check Averts Major Tragedy in Chhattisgarh 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Key Update A potential tragedy was averted at a government-run residential porta-cabin school in Sukma district in Chhattisgarh, when staff discovered phenyl, a toxic chemical, in vegetables prepared for dinner. The school, located in a Maoist-affected tribal belt, houses 426 students. The contamination came to light during the school’s routine food tasting protocol, a safety
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PGI Study Urges India to Replace trans-fat with Healthier Oils 0
- Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2025
Report The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)’s Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health released a study emphasizing India’s urgent need to shift from trans fats to healthier edible oils. The report, ‘Roadmap for Replacing Trans-Fats with Healthy Edible Oil in India,’ was presented at a national stakeholder meeting aimed
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PFAS: The “Forever Chemicals” in Our Food and Health Risks 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- February 19, 2025
PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are synthetic substances that have become deeply embedded in our daily lives. From the non-stick cookware in our kitchens to the food packaging we use every day, these chemicals are virtually everywhere. However, their convenience comes with a hidden cost—PFAS pose serious health risks, accumulating in our bodies and the
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Pesticide Residues in Green Chillies: A Study 0
- A to Z, Resources
- December 27, 2024
Authors: Kochu Rani Abraham, Sunitha Poulose & Linda Joise George Introduction Green chilli peppers are a staple in Indian cuisine, celebrated for their versatility and nutritional benefits, including high levels of vitamins C, A, B6, and K. They are commonly used in tempering, pickles, and even raw. However, increased demand has led to a rise
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PepsiCo Unveils Prebiotic Cola in First Major Cola Innovation in 20 Years 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 22, 2025
Report PepsiCo has announced the launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, its first major innovation in the cola category in two decades. The new beverage combines Pepsi’s iconic taste with functional benefits, containing 3 grams of prebiotic fiber, 5 grams of cane sugar, and 30 calories per can—with no artificial sweeteners. What Makes It Different? Pepsi
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PepsiCo Turns to Natural Colours for Its Iconic Drinks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 6, 2025
Key Update PepsiCo is switching from artificial dyes to natural colourants made from purple sweet potatoes and carrots. The company aims to preserve the familiar shades of drinks like Mountain Dew and Cherry 7Up while removing synthetic additives, responding to rising consumer demand for cleaner, more natural products. Back to Its Roots When Pepsi-Cola was
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