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CUTN Researchers Develop Low-Cost Technique to Detect Ghee Adulteration 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 3, 2026
Key Update Researchers at the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) have developed a novel analytical technique that detects and quantifies adulteration in cow ghee, offering a faster and more affordable approach to food quality testing. They published their findings in the journal Food Chemistry. Fluorescence-Based Technique Detects Multiple Adulterants The team uses Angular Sweep
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Cut the Oil, Not the Taste: Why India’s Kitchens Need a Health Reset 0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 13, 2026
Overview Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to reduce cooking oil consumption has sparked discussions across the country. While many viewed the message through an economic lens, health experts say it also highlights a growing food and lifestyle concern in Indian households. India imported nearly $19.5 billion worth of vegetable oils in 2025–26, but the issue
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Customers Fall Ill, Kannur Cocktail Outlet Comes Under Scrutiny 0
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- September 25, 2026
Key Update Health and Food Safety Department officials inspected a popular cocktail outlet near Caltex N.S. Talkies in Kannur on Wednesday (September 23) following complaints of suspected food poisoning among customers who consumed cocktails from the establishment. Customers Fall Ill After Consuming Beverage The complaints relate to an incident on September 21, when seven members
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Customer Finds Snail in Online Food Order; Authorities Shut Paravur Hotel 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 15, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department and municipal health officials closed a Paravur restaurant in Ernakulam district after a customer reported finding a snail in an egg roast ordered through an online food delivery platform. Customer Reports Snail in Egg Roast A customer from Parayakad ordered an egg roast online from Chai Peedika, a restaurant
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Curing Agents: How They Preserve and Flavour Food 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, New Technology
- April 11, 2025
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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Cumin Under Scrutiny: Experts Warn of Rising Adulteration in Jeera 0
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- November 13, 2025
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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