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  • FSA to Evaluate Safety of Cell-Based Products

    FSA to Evaluate Safety of Cell-Based Products0

    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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  • Frying Isn’t Enough: Detoxify Cassava for a Healthier Choice

    Frying Isn’t Enough: Detoxify Cassava for a Healthier Choice0

    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: A Sweet Controversy in Nutrition

    Fructose: A Sweet Controversy in Nutrition0

    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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  • Front-of-pack Nutrition Labeling : Transparency and Healthier Choices

    Front-of-pack Nutrition Labeling : Transparency and Healthier Choices0

    In a significant move to promote transparency and enable consumers to make healthier food choices, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed certain amendments to the existing Food Safety and Standards (Labeling & Display) Regulations, 2020. Published on 13th September 2022, the draft regulations aim to introduce Front-of-pack Nutrition Labeling (FOPNL) and redefine categories of food products to enable easy identification of healthier options.

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  • From Waste to Fuel: FSSAI’s RUCO Drive Gains Momentum in Tamil Nadu

    From Waste to Fuel: FSSAI’s RUCO Drive Gains Momentum in Tamil Nadu0

    Key Update As the festive season approaches, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively driving the Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) initiative, collecting used cooking oil from food businesses and converting it into biofuel, with participation increasing across Tamil Nadu, especially ahead of Deepavali. Tamil Nadu Start-Up Leads the Way In

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  • From Shelf to Shock: Viral Video Exposes Poha Packing Concerns

    From Shelf to Shock: Viral Video Exposes Poha Packing Concerns0

    Key Update  A viral video circulating on social media has sparked fresh concerns about food safety standards in small-scale manufacturing units. The clip claims to show the inside of a poha packaging facility, revealing conditions that sharply contrast with the clean, sealed packets seen on grocery shelves. At first glance, the finished product appears no different

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