Food Manifest Report With Holi approaching, the Food Safety & Drug Administration (FSDA) in Prayagraj has ramped up its efforts to stop the sale of adulterated ingredients like khoya, mawa, and other vital products commonly used during the festival. “We monitor food safety throughout the year, but the increased demand during the festive season opens the door
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Report Officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Gautam Budh Nagar are actively combating food adulteration to ensure quality food for the public during the Navratri festival. They disposed of approximately 100 kg of adulterated sweets from a shop in Greater Noida. During inspections, the FSDA gathered food samples of essential items
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Report The Food Standards Agency (FSA), United States has recommended 14 updates to import regulations for non-animal origin foods, focusing on Salmonella, pesticide residues, and aflatoxin in products from countries including Brazil, China, Turkey, and India. These changes involve document verification, identity checks, and physical inspections, including sampling. Key Proposed Changes No Changes: Existing controls will
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Introduction The The Food Standards Agency FSA and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) have secured £1.6 million ($2.1 million) in funding to launch a program focused on cell-cultivated products. While “cell-based,” “cultivated,” and “cultured” are preferred terms, alternatives such as “in vitro,” “artificial,” “fake,” “clean,” and “lab-grown” are also in use. Cell-based products represent innovative food
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Authors: Sunitha Poulose & Kochurani Abraham Cassava is a widely consumed staple, valued for its high carbohydrate content and versatility. It serves as a key dietary source in countries like India, Brazil, and parts of Africa, where it is prepared in various forms, from boiled dishes to crispy snacks. Beyond food, cassava is also processed
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Fructose, often called “fruit sugar,” is a naturally occurring simple sugar found in fruits, honey, and certain vegetables. It is part of our daily lives, either consumed through natural foods or as an additive in processed products. While natural sources of fructose are associated with numerous health benefits, the rising consumption of fructose from artificial
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