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  • WHO Advocates Lower-Sodium Salt Substitutes to Combat Hypertension

    WHO Advocates Lower-Sodium Salt Substitutes to Combat Hypertension0

    Report  World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced guidelines urging the global adoption of lower-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) to reduce hypertension and cardiovascular risks. These LSSS products replace a significant portion of sodium chloride with potassium chloride, providing the dual benefit of reducing sodium intake while increasing potassium consumption. Why Reducing Sodium Matters Excess sodium is

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  • Whistleblower Puts Zepto in Trouble

    Whistleblower Puts Zepto in Trouble0

    Report Once considered a rising star in India’s quick-commerce market, Zepto now faces serious scrutiny after a former employee exposed shocking food safety lapses. In a now-viral Reddit post, the ex-employee, who worked at Zepto for three years, claimed that store managers knowingly sold expired Greek yoghurt despite it being unfit for consumption. He further

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  • Wheat Flour Fortification Begins in UP Through PDS

    Wheat Flour Fortification Begins in UP Through PDS0

    Report Uttar Pradesh is stepping up its food fortification efforts by launching a pilot project to distribute fortified wheat flour through the Public Distribution System (PDS). The initiative was announced at the 19th State Connect Programme held in Lucknow, jointly organised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), UP State FDA, and

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  • What’s in Your Ketchup? Viral Video Calls It a Chemical Cocktail

    What’s in Your Ketchup? Viral Video Calls It a Chemical Cocktail0

    Overview A viral video on social media has reignited concerns about the ingredients in store-bought ketchup, calling it a “chemical cocktail disguised as an innocent sauce.” The video, originally posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @TheFlatEartherr, has racked up over 1.1 million views and over 220 comments, with many users echoing the message: always

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  • What is Hydrogenated Oil and Why Should You Care?

    What is Hydrogenated Oil and Why Should You Care?0

    Hydrogenated oil is a common ingredient in processed foods because it enhances shelf life and stability. Manufacturers use it in products like margarine, baked goods, snacks, and fried foods. Although hydrogenated oil comes from natural sources such as soybeans and sunflowers, the process that creates it is synthetic. This process turns liquid vegetable oils into

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  • What Are Biogenic Amines and Why Should You Care About Them?

    What Are Biogenic Amines and Why Should You Care About Them?0

    Have you ever wondered why certain foods like cheese, fish, or sausages sometimes have a strong, sharp smell — or why eating them can occasionally trigger headaches or allergic reactions? The secret behind this lies in tiny natural chemicals called biogenic amines. These compounds form during food spoilage or fermentation and can have a big

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