Food Manifest 
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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The Indian Restaurant Market is one of the fastest-growing in the world with 53,000 hotels and 70 lakh restaurants in the organised category. It is expected to reach INR 5.99 lakh crore by 2022-23, as per the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) report. A symbiotic growth between the food industry and the growing middle class
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In today’s fast-paced and globalised food industry, ensuring the safety and quality of our food has become a top priority. Foodborne illnesses, contamination, and fraudulent practices pose significant risks to consumer health and trust. That’s why ramping up food testing labs is crucial in maintaining the integrity of the food supply chain. Ensuring Consumer Safety
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Yeast is a fascinating microorganism, a single-celled fungus that plays an essential role in the food industry. These tiny, yet powerful organisms are crucial in various food processes, primarily through fermentation. Yeast converts sugars into carbon dioxide and alcohol, a process that is foundational to baking, brewing, winemaking, and the production of numerous other food
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