Food Manifest 
Key Update A consumer watchdog has found that only two out of more than a dozen popular packaged tea brands comply with recognised labelling standards, even though none of the samples tested showed signs of adulteration. The Consumer Education and Research Centre (CERC) tested several well-known tea brands and found widespread non-compliance with clear ingredient
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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 rampant and we as consumers
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Overview Often celebrated as the “miracle tree,” moringa is once again in the spotlight—this time, for its seeds. Experts are hailing moringa seeds as a nutrient-rich superfood that supports immunity, heart health, and more. Packed with protein, antioxidants, and essential nutrients, these seeds are gaining popularity as a powerhouse of health benefits. Nutritional Goldmine in a
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Significant Update Food served in school and college canteens should be safe and hygienic. However, several incidents reported across India in the past 20 months have raised concerns about food safety in campus kitchens. More than 50 cases of hygiene lapses have surfaced from educational institutions across the country. Students have repeatedly complained about insects,
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Key Update A new research paper says ultra-processed foods (UPFs) share more similarities with cigarettes than with fruits or vegetables and need far stricter regulation. Researchers from Harvard University, the University of Michigan, and Duke University argue that manufacturers design both products to drive addiction and overconsumption. How UPFs Drive Excess Consumption UPFs include industrially
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Artificially Coloured Eggs Passed Off as Desi Eggs In a major crackdown on Tuesday, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department raided an egg godown in Moradabad. Officials found that white farm eggs were being painted with artificial colours and sold as costlier desi (country) eggs. Authorities said the racket endangered consumers’ health, as desi eggs
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