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Hyderabad Authorities Expose Major Coconut Powder Adulteration Operation 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- December 9, 2024
Report Food Safety Officers, working with the Special Operations Team (SOT) of Hyderabad City Police, conducted an unannounced inspection and uncovered a major operation involving the adulteration of coconut powder in Begum Bazar, Hyderabad. They seized 60,050 kilograms of adulterated coconut powder valued at approximately ₹92.47 lakh. The inspection targeted Akash Trading Co., where Food
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Pasteurization: Ensuring Safety and Quality in Our Food 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- December 7, 2024
Pasteurization is a revolutionary process that has transformed food safety and preservation since its development by French scientist Louis Pasteur in the 19th century. By heating food and beverages to specific temperatures for set durations, pasteurization effectively destroys harmful microorganisms without significantly altering the product’s nutritional value or taste. This method has become a cornerstone
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EU JRC Develops Advanced Methods to Detect Adulteration in Herbs, Spices, and Fish 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, New Technology, News
- December 7, 2024
Report The EU Joint Research Center (JRC) has developed cutting-edge methods to identify adulteration in six widely used herbs and spices. Additionally, they have introduced new reference materials to help trace fraudulent fish products in the market. These advancements aim to address the growing demand for efficient, reliable adulteration detection techniques. Responding to Food Fraud
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106 Students Hospitalized After Food Poisoning in Maharashtra School 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 7, 2024
Report A recent food poisoning incident has left 106 students hospitalised after consuming khichdi during their midday meal at Zilla Parishad School in Pardi village, Saoli taluk, Chandrapur, Maharashtra. On Thursday, the school served khichdi to 126 students as part of its regular mid-day meal programme. Shortly after eating, 106 students showed symptoms of uneasiness
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Jatropha Poisoning: Public Health Warning Issued 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 7, 2024
Incident in Chamarajanagar Jatropha curcas seeds poisoned five women and eight children in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka last week, forcing their hospitalization. This incident led Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K to issue a public warning about the dangers of consuming toxic fruits. Toxicity of Jatropha Srinivas K emphasized the plant’s high toxicity, explaining that every part
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Ceylon vs Cassia Cinnamon: Which Is the Best Choice for You?0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness
- December 6, 2024
Cinnamon adds warmth, sweetness, and a burst of flavour to everything it touches. But did you know it comes in two types? Ceylon, the “true cinnamon,” delivers a delicate, sweet flavour, packs in health benefits, and is safe for daily use. Cassia, its bold and spicy cousin, adds a punch to dishes but carries a
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