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Erythrosine, also known as Red 3 is a synthetic red dye widely used in food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to enhance colour. While it provides a vibrant hue, erythrosine raises concerns due to its potential health risks, including cancer and thyroid dysfunction. Despite these harmful effects, many countries, including India, still use the dye under
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A recent study conducted by the Center for Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Prevention at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute suggests that erythritol, a sugar substitute, might be associated with blood clotting, stroke, heart attack, and even death. The sugar alcohol is commonly used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monkfruit, and keto-reduced sugar products. Lead
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The Food Safety Department in Tamil Nadu’s Erode District has launched several proactive measures to ensure the public has access to safe food. These include awareness campaigns, enhanced food safety inspections, quality checks, and efforts to repurpose used cooking oil into biodiesel. The department has also cracked down on the sale of banned tobacco products
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Report The Ernakulam District Development Committee has intensified efforts to ensure the quality of drinking water, prioritizing public safety. This decision followed reports from Thrikkakara Municipality highlighting a rise in communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis, linked to contaminated water sources. The Health Department, in collaboration with Thrikkakara Municipality, will conduct joint inspections of drinking water
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Top Highlights Ernakulam District Collector G Priyanka emphasised the importance of training school students to read warning food labels on food packets during a special meeting of the district food safety advisory committee on Wednesday. She highlighted that this initiative will empower students to make healthier food choices. To further promote awareness, the collector urged
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Enzymes are nature’s catalysts that play an essential role in transforming food. These biological molecules simplify, enhance, and preserve food products, improving their quality, taste, nutritional value, and shelf life. From dairy to beverages, enzymes are key to breaking down complex molecules, enhancing textures, and unlocking hidden nutrients, making food both more accessible and enjoyable.
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