Food Manifest 





Key Update Additional Deputy Commissioner K. Raju on Wednesday directed officials to take immediate steps to ban the use of plastic and newspapers for hot food packing in all eateries across Dakshina Kannada. He issued the direction while chairing a District Level Coordination Committee meeting held under the National Tobacco Control Programme. Mr Raju cited
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Key Update In Dahisar, Mumbai, authorities uncovered a disturbing case of adulteration or a fake milk racket where fraudsters deceived thousands by selling chemical-laced water disguised as genuine milk. They collected used packets from popular milk brands, refilled them with harmful chemicals, detergents, and starch-based solutions, and then resealed the packets to appear authentic. This
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Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has informed the Delhi High Court that Dabur misled consumers by using the label “100% fruit juice” on its packaging. In an affidavit submitted on April 23, FSSAI asserted that this claim violates current labelling regulations, especially when the product includes added water or comes
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Curing agents play a key role in preserving meat and enhancing its flavour, colour, and texture. When we enjoy foods like bacon, ham, or sausages, we often overlook the process that keeps them safe and tasty—curing. This age-old method uses specific ingredients, called curing agents, to prevent spoilage and stop harmful bacteria from growing. While
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Key Update After reports of adulterated chana, concerns have now turned toward cumin seeds (jeera) — a staple in Indian kitchens. Experts warn that the widely used spice is increasingly being tampered with to meet rising demand, compromising both flavour and safety. “Cumin is one of the most essential spices in Indian cooking, prized for its earthy
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Report Food safety officials recently inspected the hostel mess at the Central University of Jharkhand (CUJ) and discovered alarming unsanitary conditions. During their inspection on Tuesday evening, they collected a dinner food sample and sent it to the state food testing lab for analysis. They found the kitchen infested with cockroaches and discarded expired amchur
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