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  • Artificial Food Dyes Still in Use Despite Karnataka’s Ban

    Artificial Food Dyes Still in Use Despite Karnataka’s Ban0

    Report In March 2024, the Karnataka government imposed a ban on harmful artificial dyes in foods like manchurian, kebabs, and cotton candy to protect public health. However, a recent reality check reveals that brightly coloured food items are still widely available, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the ban. FDA Findings Reveal Unsafe Food In

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  • Artificial Food Colours Continue to Slip into Bengaluru Street Food

    Artificial Food Colours Continue to Slip into Bengaluru Street Food0

    Key Update Despite Karnataka’s ban on several artificial food colours, many street food vendors in Bengaluru continue to use them in kebabs, tandoori dishes, sweets, and other popular foods. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken action against the use of artificial colours in recent years. In 2024, authorities banned Rhodamine

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  • Are Your Health Supplements Safe? Know Before You Buy

    Are Your Health Supplements Safe? Know Before You Buy0

    You’ll find health supplements everywhere these days—whether it’s protein powders, vitamin tablets, herbal drinks, or probiotics. Stores, gyms, and online platforms sell them widely, often promising to boost immunity, improve strength, or support digestion. But are these products safe to consume? In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) steps in to

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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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