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The Coconut Oil Controversy: Facts or Misinformation?0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- October 14, 2021
The miracle oil we have all been revering since childhood, which is considered the best for cooking purposes and the most reliable for healthy hair and skin, was recently dubbed as ‘pure poison’, by a Harvard professor. While there is very little evidence to support this claim, the hullabaloo surrounding coconut oil’s credibility evokes one
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The Clove Controversy: Adulteration In Cloves 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- July 30, 2022
The Many uses of Cloves Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is indigenous to Indonesia. Its dried flower buds are popularly used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It’s one of the most commonly used kitchen spices — used as a tastemaker and for its health benefits. Its essential oil is believed to have umpteen benefits and nutritional properties.
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The Challenges and Health Risks of Pesticide Use in Green Chili Cultivation 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Resources
- December 27, 2024
Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Athira D & Biya V. Jomon Green chillies are cherished worldwide for their unique flavour, vibrant colour, and significant health benefits. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and capsaicin—a compound responsible for their spicy kick—green chillies enhance culinary experiences and promote health. Capsaicin is linked to numerous benefits, such as boosting metabolism, enhancing immunity,
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The Bitter Truth About Sugar Adulteration 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- January 9, 2022
Sugar is often called ‘The White Death’ because of its detrimental side effects to human health. While we are aware of how harmful sugar can be when consumed excessively and without caution, what makes it more dangerous is sugar adulteration. Raw sugar is sucrose extracted from sugarcane or sugar beet and is brown in colour. Table
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The Bitter Truth About Avocado Seeds 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- December 26, 2022
Do you know that the avocado seed is the most nutritious part of the fruit? It is full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. However, many people avoid eating the seed because it is very bitter. Here, we will explore why avocado seeds are so bitter and discuss some ways to reduce the bitterness. What Are
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The Besan Blemish: Gram Flour adulteration and How To Identify It 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Laws, Food Safety
- December 5, 2021
Besan (or gram flour) is an all-time essential ingredient, especially in Indian kitchens. We use besan to make pakoras and batata vada, and also to make sweet treats like ladoos, barfi, and halwa, among many other famous Indian dishes. Besan is a staple ingredient in Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Pakistani, Nepali, and Burmese cuisines as well.
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