Food Manifest 
Food preservation ensures the safety, quality, and longevity of food products, with chemical preservatives being one of the most common methods used. These preservatives play a crucial role in slowing down spoilage caused by microorganisms and chemical reactions, thereby extending the shelf life of foods. They also maintain the flavour, texture, and nutritional value of
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Chemical hazards in food present significant risks to public health, ranging from mild discomfort to life-threatening diseases. These hazards can appear at any stage of the food production process, from farming to packaging and storage. Examples include naturally occurring toxins such as aflatoxins, residues of pesticides and fertilizers, and industrial pollutants like heavy metals and
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Key Update Food safety officials in Salem have cautioned the public about the rise in substandard cool drinks on the market during the peak summer season. Over the past month, temperatures in Salem and Namakkal have crossed 100°F, pushing people to rely on fruits, cool drinks, and ice creams to stay hydrated. Between 11 a.m.
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Key Update In Chandigarh, the Union Territory health department’s food safety wing launches a drive following the Mumbai incident in which four family members allegedly died after consuming watermelon. Officials collect random watermelon samples from 10 locations across the city and begin on-site testing using a mobile food testing van. Teams test the samples for
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Report In a proactive move to ensure food safety, the Food Safety Administration in Chandigarh recently inspected the local fruit market using its Mobile Food Testing Laboratory — a state-of-the-art facility designed for immediate on-site analysis of food samples. Food Safety Officers targeted watermelon during the visit, as they are widely consumed in the summer
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Report The CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, has launched a Nutrition Intervention Programme to address malnutrition among preschool children in Mysuru district. The programme distributes scientifically developed food kits to improve the nutritional health of these children. BNPM Supports Programme Through CSR Partnership Bank Note Paper Mill India Pvt. Ltd. (BNPM) is funding
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