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UNICEF Sounds Alarm on India’s Childhood Obesity Risk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 12, 2025
Key Update India could soon have the highest number of overweight and obese children in the world if urgent action is not taken, warns UNICEF. The organisation projects that by 2030, more than 27 million Indian children aged 5–19 may be living with obesity—11% of the global total. UNICEF’s Chief of Nutrition in India, Marie-Claude
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Unfolding Rancidity: Causes, Effects, and Prevention 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene
- January 20, 2025
Rancidity refers to the spoilage of food products containing fats and oils, which leads to unpleasant odours and flavours. This process happens due to chemical reactions like oxidation or hydrolysis, where fats break down into undesirable compounds. Rancidity not only affects the taste and smell of food but also reduces its nutritional value as essential
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UNESCO Report Flags Gaps in School Food Laws and Nutrition Access 0
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 22, 2025
Report A new UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) report highlights serious gaps in school food laws and nutrition education worldwide, raising concerns about student health. Only 93 out of 187 countries have laws regulating school food, and fewer than one-third restrict food and drink marketing on school premises. The report, supported by the London School
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Understanding Your 14-Digit FSSAI Registration Number: A Quick Guide 0
- A to Z, General
- July 23, 2025
At a Glance Every person involved in the food business — whether it’s a restaurant, manufacturing, trading, repacking, or relabelling — must obtain a 14-digit FSSAI Registration or Licence Number as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. What is FSSAI? FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Established under the
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Understanding Solanine: Why Plants Produce This Toxin 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- December 3, 2024
Plant-based diets have gained widespread attention for their health benefits in recent years. However, many people overlook the fact that some plants contain natural toxins that can harm your health. One of the most common and potentially harmful of these is solanine, a bitter toxin present in vegetables like potatoes, tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers. While
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Understanding Risk Categorisation in India’s Food Safety System 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness
- April 4, 2025
Food safety isn’t optional—it’s essential. To ensure that the food we eat is safe, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plays a key role. One of its most effective strategies is risk categorisation. This system groups food businesses based on the level of risk they pose to public health. By doing so,
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