Food Manifest 





Freezing is a convenient and effective way to preserve food, allowing it to stay safe and fresh for longer periods. By slowing down bacterial growth, freezing helps prevent spoilage and keeps food edible for months. However, it’s important to note that freezing doesn’t kill bacteria; it merely pauses their growth. Once frozen food thaws, bacteria
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TCS Foods, or Time and Temperature Controlled Foods, encompass a category of perishable food items that require specific handling practices to maintain safety and quality. The term TCS signifies the critical factors of time and temperature that food handlers must manage to prevent the growth of harmful microorganisms. This understanding is essential for anyone involved
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Have you ever grabbed a diet soda or a sugar-free sweetener and felt proud for skipping sugar? Many people do! For decades, companies have added artificial sweeteners to drinks and foods to offer sweetness without calories. One of the oldest and best-known of these is saccharin. Recently, saccharin has been in the news again after
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Ready-to-Eat (RTE) foods offer quick, convenient meals for busy lifestyles—be it a sandwich from a store, a packed salad at work, or frozen biryani at home. They save time and effort, making them a go-to choice for many. However, this convenience can come with hidden risks. RTE foods are often consumed without further cooking, so
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Outdated and Unlabeled Products Seized On January 8, 2025, the Telangana food safety department inspected Heemankshi Bakers Pvt Ltd in Mekaguda Village, Ranga Reddy district, and uncovered multiple food safety violations. The authorities seized food products valued at Rs. 14,29,600, including expired ingredients such as Cake Gel, Hydrogenated Vegetable Fat, Milk Powder, Tapioca Starch, Modified
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Overview A viral video on social media reveals food vendors repackaging rotten strawberries and selling them as fresh in small plastic containers. This practice is not only unethical but also presents a serious health risk. Vendors are putting public health in jeopardy by selling old, fungus-infested strawberries, and there seems to be no action taken
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