Food Manifest 
Key Update The Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) highlights that cooking improves the digestibility of most foods. Cooking softens food, makes it easier to chew, and enhances appearance, taste, flavour, and texture, which increases acceptability. The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, under ICMR, stresses the importance of using proper pre-cooking and cooking methods
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Learn how these guidelines can impact your health and well-being.
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Ice Matters: Handle It Right In the food and hospitality industries, food safety must always remain a top priority. While many food handlers focus on the risks associated with undercooked meats or spoiled dairy products, they often overlook a common source of foodborne illness: ice. Ice can harbour harmful pathogens just like any food item,
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Key Update Twenty-eight people, including 22 children aged between eight and 15, fell ill after consuming ice cream sold at a church festival in Edayar under the Kadungalloor grama panchayat in Ernakulam. The incident raised concerns of suspected food poisoning. Symptoms Emerge After Festival People began reporting to the family health centres at Edayar and
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When you enjoy a cold treat like ice cream or frozen dessert, you expect it to be safe, tasty, and true to its label. In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) enforces strict regulations to ensure these products meet high standards of safety, quality, and transparency. Though both may look similar, they differ
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