Food Manifest 
Have you ever heard of dioxins? You might not recognise the name, but these chemicals can show up in something as common as your next meal. Dioxins are harmful compounds that can sneak into the food we eat, especially animal-based products like meat, fish, and dairy. They’re not added on purpose—instead, they’re unwanted by-products of
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Watermelon is a beloved summer fruit. However, concerns about food adulteration have prompted consumers to seek methods to ensure the quality and safety of the fruit they consume.
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The increasing shift toward plant-based and alternative meat products has led to the rise of innovative ingredients, one of which is mycoprotein. Found in popular meat substitutes such as chicken nuggets, cutlets, and burgers, mycoprotein is marketed as a healthier and more sustainable option for individuals looking to reduce meat consumption. However, despite its growing
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Key Update Acting on public complaints about the wholesale supply of low-quality snacks, Food Safety squads have intensified inspections across Kozhikode. The drive targets units that violate hygiene norms and compromise food safety standards. In a recent operation, officials shut down four suspected units and issued notices to several others. Authorities initiated legal action against
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Key Update Food Safety Officers closed two supermarkets and a sweet shop in Sivakasi after finding that they were operating without the mandatory food safety licence. The action followed a surprise inspection led by Virudhunagar District Designated Food Safety Officer S. Mariappan. During checks at supermarkets on Chairman Shanmugam Road, officials seized 4 kg of
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