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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Key Update As part of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Health Department in Iritty, Kannur, intensified inspections at hotels and other food establishments under the Healthy Kerala project. During checks conducted in Vallithode, Edoor, and Aralam, officials found multiple violations of hygiene norms and issued notices, imposing fines on erring establishments. Stale Food
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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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Key Update The Sabarimala Mandala–Makaravilakku season has begun, and the Food Safety Department has intensified inspections to ensure pilgrims receive safe and hygienic food. Within the first week, officials inspected 350 food outlets along the Sabarimala route and identified safety or hygiene lapses in 60 of them. They issued rectification notices to all 60 establishments.
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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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