Food Manifest 





Artificial sweeteners have become widely adopted in the food and beverage markets, with manufacturers promoting them as healthier alternatives to sugar. People commonly use these sweeteners in diet sodas, protein bars, baked goods, and “sugar-free” snacks. These sweeteners serve as key ingredients in foods designed to reduce calories and support weight management. However, as their
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After Pepsi and Coca Cola’s pesticide fiasco back in 2003, and despite having such claims denied, millions of Indians still associate these soft drink beverages with something toxic and not fit for human consumption. The Pesticide Controversy According to CSE (Center for Science and Environment), one of India’s leading non-profit organizations, soft drinks such as
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Most of us are guilty of preferring to buy shiny, colorful fruits and vegetables when grocery shopping, and honestly, who wouldn’t? As consumers, we want the crisp, delightful flavor of freshly picked fruits while also wanting the whole process to be convenient by acquiring the goods at any time of the year from our local
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That bright green colour in your peas might be hiding a toxic secret! A viral video with over 22.5 million views exposed how traders dye yellow peas, dry them, deep-fry, and pack them to look fresh. Karnataka’s food safety tests found harmful colours like Malachite Green—linked to allergies, organ damage, and even cancer—in 26 out
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“Salt is the only product that changes cuisine. There’s a big difference between food that has salt and food without it. If you don’t believe that, ask people who can’t eat salt”. – Ferran Adria Salt is one such ingredient which can make or break a meal; it’s part of everyone’s kitchen and we
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Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Kochurani Abraham, & Linda Joise George Introduction Food sellers and suppliers often adulterate essential staples like rice, wheat, and pulses to meet rising demand and outpace competition. They mix in crushed stones, sand, or plastic beads to increase weight or volume. Some even spray water to make grains heavier. These harmful practices
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