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The Soft Drink Scandal: The Controversy Surrounding Coca-Cola and Pepsi.0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- November 11, 2021
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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The Sinister Shine: Is Wax Coating on Fruits and Vegetables Harmful?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- October 28, 2021
Most of us prefer shiny, colourful fruits and vegetables when grocery shopping—and honestly, who wouldn’t? As consumers, we seek the crisp taste of freshly picked produce while enjoying the convenience of buying it year-round from our local grocery stores. Their clean, glossy appearance catches our attention and often convinces us to add them to our
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The Shocking Truth About Green Peas Adulteration: How Safe Are They?0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- March 1, 2025
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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The Salt Squabble: Is Your Salt Adulterated?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Health & Wellness
- August 22, 2022
“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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The Safety and Financial Risks of Adulterated Grains 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Research
- May 26, 2025
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 Restaurant Industry in India 1
- A to Z, General, News
- September 2, 2021
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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