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High HMF in Honey? FSSAI Says It’s ‘Substandard,’ Not ‘Unsafe 0
- A to Z
- November 11, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a clear directive on how laboratories must classify honey samples containing Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) above the permitted limit. Under Clause 2.8.3(1) of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, honey may contain no more than 80 mg/kg
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High Fructose Corn Syrup : Health Effects 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- September 26, 2022
What is Corn Syrup? Corn syrup is a common sweetener that is obtained by the breaking down of cornstarch either by heating it with a diluted acid or an enzyme. There are mainly two types of corn syrup: Light corn syrup: It is lighter in texture, moderately sweet, and seasoned with vanilla and salt. Dark
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High Court Orders Investigation Into Mold in Unniyappam Prasadam at Sabarimala 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 22, 2024
Report The High Court’s Devasom Bench has instructed the Sabarimala Special Commissioner to submit a report regarding a complaint about mould found in Unniyappam prasadam purchased by devotees at the Sannidhanam. A group of 12 devotees from Kadungallur, Kochi, reported the issue after discovering mould in the prasadam when they opened it at home. Allegations
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Hidden Fat Alert: Garlic and Onions May Produce Harmful Trans-Fats in High-Heat Cooking 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- December 31, 2024
Overview If you love the irresistible aroma of garlic and onions sizzling in hot oil, here’s a health tip that may surprise you. A study by Japanese researchers reveals that cooking garlic and onions in vegetable oil at high temperatures can produce trans-fatty acids (TFAs)—harmful fats that are detrimental to heart health. What Are TFAs,
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Hidden Danger in Peanut Spicy Masala: How Moisture Leads to Toxic Fungal Growth 0
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- February 7, 2025
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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Hidden Chemicals Could Be Harming Your Gut, Cambridge Study Finds 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 6, 2025
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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