Food Manifest 
Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Athira D, Biya V. Jomon Introduction No one wants to take a spoonful of yoghurt only to find mould and have the moment ruined. Moisture-rich foods like yoghurt are more likely to get mould and yeast contamination. One such yeast, Robbauera albescens, from the Debaryomycetaceae family, is a growing concern. While harmless
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Potassium is not just an element found in igneous rocks, but its uses are limited to fertilisers. It is also found in the human body and plays an important role in its daily functioning. So, having the right measure of potassium in your diet keeps your body working like the well-oiled machine it is designed
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Key Development Researchers from IIT Madras and Panjab University have developed a portable, automated device that detects ultra-low concentrations of pesticides in water, food, and the environment—substances that threaten human and environmental health. Conventional lab methods, especially for organophosphates like Malathion, remain costly, slow, and require trained personnel. Smart MDD: How the Device Works Supported
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Overview Kochi authorities have intensified food safety surveillance as part of efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases during the monsoon season. A joint enforcement team comprising officials from the Kochi Corporation health wing, Food Safety Department, police, and Health Department conducted surprise inspections at roadside food stalls and street food outlets on Wednesday,
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Report The South-East Zone Task Force and Bandlaguda Police raided an illegal ginger-garlic paste manufacturing unit in Patel Nagar, Bandlaguda, Telangana on Tuesday, June 3. The team arrested 44-year-old Mohammed Faisal, who had been running the unit from his home under the name FK Food Product. Officials Seize 870 Kg of Adulterated Paste During the
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Key Update An exposé at the Vashi APMC fruit market has uncovered the artificial ripening of raw Alphonso mangoes using hazardous chemicals, raising serious concerns about consumer safety. The issue came to light after a video recorded by eyewitness Nagmani Pandey went viral. The footage shows traders openly spraying chemicals on stacks of raw mangoes
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