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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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Understanding pH Value in Food and Its Impact 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General
- December 21, 2024
The pH value of food serves as a critical measure of acidity or alkalinity, influencing nearly every aspect of its quality, from taste and texture to safety and shelf life. Measured on a scale of 0 to 14, a pH of 7 is neutral, while values below and above indicate acidity and alkalinity, respectively. This
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Understanding Maltodextrin: Uses, Health Concerns, and Benefits 0
- A to Z, Health & Wellness
- August 8, 2024
Do you check the ingredients before buying food? If so, you may have come across maltodextrin on the label. Manufacturers commonly add this white, starchy powder to packaged foods like pastries, soft drinks, and candies. Whenever this ingredient is used, they specify it in the list of ingredients. Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate derived from rice,
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Understanding Lactose Intolerance: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Management 0
- General, Health & Wellness
- November 28, 2024
Lactose intolerance is a common digestive condition where the body lacks enough lactase, the enzyme needed to digest lactose, the sugar found in milk and dairy. Without lactase, lactose moves undigested into the colon, causing symptoms like bloating, gas, and stomach cramps. This condition can be genetic, age-related, or caused by gut issues. Fortunately, it’s
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