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  • Are You Eating Real Vanilla? Beware of Imitation Vanilla!

    Are You Eating Real Vanilla? Beware of Imitation Vanilla!0

    Real vanilla is a delicious, aromatic spice used in many recipes. It has a unique flavour that cannot be duplicated by imitation vanilla. Unfortunately, many products sold on the market are labelled ‘”vanilla,’” but are made with imitation vanilla. If you are looking for the real thing, keep an eye out for pure vanilla extract

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  • Are The Spices Used In Your Cooking Adulterated?

    Are The Spices Used In Your Cooking Adulterated?0

    Adulteration of the spices commonly available in the domestic market was detected by the Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) at Kozhikode. After a decade of studies since 2010, the research team found that plant-based adulterants were found in spices such as black pepper, chilli and turmeric powder, cinnamon bark, and also in mace. The

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  • Are Nitrosamines hiding in our Food?

    Are Nitrosamines hiding in our Food?0

    Nitrosamines are chemical compounds that pose serious health risks, including carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and mutagenic (DNA-damaging) effects. These compounds are not deliberately added to food but form during food processing, cooking, or preservation, particularly under high heat or acidic conditions. Nitrosamines typically form when nitrites, used as preservatives, react with naturally occurring amines in foods. This

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  • Are Leaf Plates Hygienic? A Comparison with Plastic & Metal

    Are Leaf Plates Hygienic? A Comparison with Plastic & Metal0

    Food safety is crucial in today’s world, and one often overlooked factor is the type of plate or utensil used for serving meals. Whether it’s a traditional leaf plate, plastic, or metal plate, each material has its own set of hygiene concerns and benefits. Traditional leaf plates offer an eco-friendly alternative but can pose risks

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  • Are “High-Protein” Snacks Really Worth the Hype?

    Are “High-Protein” Snacks Really Worth the Hype?0

    Key Update Supermarket shelves are packed with biscuits, drinks, and snacks labelled as high-protein, but many offer more marketing than meaningful nutrition. While protein is a trending buzzword, the actual boost in many fortified products is small and sometimes comes with hidden nutritional downsides. What Makes a Food Protein-Fortified? In India, a product qualifies as

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  • Are ‘Preservative-Free’ Foods Safer?

    Are ‘Preservative-Free’ Foods Safer?0

    These days, food packages flaunt the label “Preservative-Free” like a health badge. And let’s admit it—most of us feel good about choosing them. The term sounds natural, healthy, and safe. We believe we’re avoiding harmful chemicals. But here’s the truth: preservative-free doesn’t always mean safer. These foods can spoil faster and pose risks if we

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