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Benzoic Acid in Food Preservation: Benefits, Safety, and Key Applications 0
- A to Z, General
- December 20, 2024
Benzoic acid, naturally present in fruits, vegetables, and spices such as cranberries, tomatoes, and cinnamon, has long been valued for its antimicrobial properties. Used as a preservative for over a century, it plays a crucial role in modern food safety by preventing spoilage, extending shelf life, and reducing food waste. Its synthetic derivative, sodium benzoate,
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Bengaluru’s Empire Grilled Over Unsafe Kebabs 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- July 26, 2025
Key Development Bengaluru’s popular Empire restaurant chain is facing scrutiny after the State Food Laboratory, Public Health Institute, declared chicken kebabs from its Gandhinagar outlet unsafe for human consumption. The issue surfaced after Food Safety Officer Ambarish Gowda inspected the outlet near Anand Rao Circle on June 27. During the inspection, he collected 2 kg
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Bengaluru Witnessing Spike in Dengue Cases 0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 3, 2024
Sharp rise in dengue cases across bengaluru.
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Bengaluru Vendors Trained to Ensure Hygiene and Quality in Street Food 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 14, 2024
Overview Addressing growing concerns about street food safety following the recent ban on artificial colours, Bengaluru’s Food and Safety Department has launched a specialized training program to restore public confidence in street vendors. This initiative equips vendors with essential knowledge about safe food handling and promotes the use of natural ingredients in their offerings. Over
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Bengaluru Vendor Caught Selling Unsanitary Pani Puri 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 6, 2024
Overview In West Bengaluru, two residents caught a street food vendor selling unsanitary Pani Puri using spoiled ingredients. Police took Pavan Kumar into custody, released him on bail, and issued a warning. Keshav, a rickshaw driver, noticed Kumar collecting water from a nearby borewell tank on September 29. When Keshav questioned him, Kumar claimed the
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Bengaluru Scientists Use Traditional Dye Wood to Detect Spoiled Milk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 23, 2025
Key Development A research team at Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, has turned an ancient Asian dye wood into a tool for food safety, enabling the detection of when milk begins to spoil. They extracted compounds from Caesalpinia sappan L. (sappan heartwood) to create a plant-based colour indicator that changes hue as milk loses freshness. Smart
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