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Beware: Your Kitchen Utensils Also Have Expiry Dates 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 21, 2025
Overview You may already know that food items have expiry dates, but did you know your kitchen utensils also come with a limited lifespan? The tools you use daily to cook and serve food don’t last forever and need timely replacement. What Do Expiry Dates Mean? An expiry date, or “expiration date,” indicates the last
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Beware of Hidden Allergens in Processed Foods!0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- February 13, 2025
Processed foods have become a convenient choice in modern-day India, but for individuals with food allergies, they can pose serious risks. While some labels list allergens, others hide in ingredients, additives, or result from cross-contamination. These concealed allergens can trigger severe reactions, making it crucial for allergy sufferers to stay alert. Without proper awareness, even
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Beware of Fake Mangoes: A Quick Guide 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 28, 2025
Overview Fake mangoes, or artificially ripened mangoes, are real mangoes that undergo forced ripening using harmful chemicals like calcium carbide instead of natural methods. Experts estimate that hundreds of kilograms of such mangoes enter the market each year, especially before the natural mango season. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) advises consumers
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Beware of Chemically-Treated Watermelon This Summer warns FSSAI 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 19, 2025
Report As temperatures rise, so does our craving for juicy, hydrating fruits like watermelon and muskmelon. But with the seasonal demand comes a serious concern — fruit adulteration. In a recent crackdown across Tamil Nadu, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized and destroyed over 2,000 kilograms of chemically adulterated watermelons. Viral
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Beverage Giants Challenge India’s rPET Bottle Mandate 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 3, 2025
Report Major beverage companies, including Coca-Cola, Bisleri, and Parle Agro, are exploring legal options against the Indian government’s mandate to use 30% recycled food-grade PET (rPET) bottles starting April 1, 2025. According to media reports, industry leaders argue that the timeline is unrealistic due to inadequate recycling facilities, material shortages, and high costs, especially with
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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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