Food Manifest 





Authors: Athira D, Biya V. Jomon & Sunitha Poulose Introduction Peanut Spicy Masala, known for its distinct flavour, is vulnerable to microbial contamination due to improper roasting, handling, and storage. The thin, porous peanut shell allows moisture, air, and fungal spores to easily infiltrate, creating conditions that promote microbial growth. Moisture, particularly from high humidity
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Key Development Researchers at the University of Cambridge have identified 168 chemicals that interfere with the growth of beneficial gut bacteria. They published their findings in Nature Microbiology after testing 1,076 chemical contaminants on 22 common gut bacterial species. The team also developed a machine-learning model to predict how these chemicals affect microbial growth. Common
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Report The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) Department has started collecting samples of imported chocolates from across Karnataka amid concerns over undisclosed alcohol content in these products. According to media reports, many popular imported chocolates often lack clear labels warning consumers—especially children—about their alcohol content. Focus on Clear Alcohol Disclosure in Labels The department’s
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Key Update Researchers at the CSIR (Council for Scientific and Industrial Research) and CIMAP (Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants) in Lucknow have pioneered a state-of-the-art AI-driven method to combat food fraud and adulteration in India’s natural medicine industry. Led by senior scientist C.H. Ratnasekhar, the team developed a machine learning-guided metabolomic fingerprinting technique
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At a Glance Nearly 40% spike in Delhi-NCR in hepatitis A and E cases reported Contaminated water, food, and poor sanitation are identified as key causes Children and pregnant women are most affected Doctors urge vaccination, boiled water, and hygiene Slum areas and waterlogged zones hit hardest Key Development Hospitals across Delhi-NCR are witnessing a
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Kerala faces a severe Hepatitis A outbreak, with approximately 8,000 cases and 12 deaths in Malappuram district.
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