Food Manifest 
Overview Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, also in charge of the health portfolio, raised serious concerns about the increasing consumption of junk food, particularly among children, and the harmful ingredients used in these foods. He stated, “This is a pressing issue, and we must strictly enforce the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
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Acrylamide forms in certain foods when cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, roasting, or baking. You’ve likely seen it mentioned in health news, especially regarding French fries, potato chips, and roasted coffee. Acrylamide is produced during the Maillard reaction, where sugars and an amino acid (asparagine) react when heated. While studies have shown that
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Overview Through Operation Stork Speed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is enhancing infant formula safety by implementing a nutrient evaluation process and increasing testing for heavy metals and contaminants. The FDA is urging companies to improve transparency and labelling, ensuring clearer and more accurate information for consumers. Comprehensive Update on Infant Formula Nutrients
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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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Report Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu announced on Saturday in Chandigarh, Punjab that the Ministry of Food Processing Industries will provide financial support to establish 100 new NABL-accredited food testing labs across India in the 2025-26 fiscal year. Inauguration of Food Testing Lab in Bathinda Bittu, who inaugurated a food testing laboratory at Maharaja Ranjit
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Report A recent study on bottled water from ten major brands in Kerala has uncovered the presence of plastic particles in the samples. The research shows that each litre of bottled water contains an average of three to ten plastic particles. The particles include various types, such as fibers, fragments, films, and pellets. This finding
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