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Empowering Street Food Vendors: Skills and Hygiene Initiative 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- December 30, 2024
Report Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav announced skill enhancement initiatives to improve street food vendors‘ practices and uphold public health standards. Addressing a one-day training session for food business operators and Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) on Sunday, December 29, in Thirupathi, FSSAI organized the event to promote safe and
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FDA Redefines “Healthy” Food Labeling to Focus on Nutrient-Rich Ingredients 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Laws, News
- December 30, 2024
Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has overhauled its guidelines on what qualifies as a “healthy” food label. Under the new rules, fortified white bread no longer qualifies, while fatty fish like salmon are now considered healthy. Most whole fruits and vegetables, along with nutrient-rich foods like whole grains, dairy, eggs, beans, lentils,
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Ranchi’s Food Safety at Risk Due to License Delays and Staff Shortages 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 30, 2024
Food License Backlog in Ranchi In Ranchi, approximately 300 food license applications have been pending for over three months, with 100 of these applications coming from suppliers earning less than Rs 12 lakh annually. This delay is causing significant challenges for local vendors. Arvind Kumar, Additional Chief Medical Officer, noted that Ranchi currently has only
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Understanding Acidic Foods: Examples and Their Role in Food Preservation 0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness
- December 28, 2024
Acidic foods are a key part of our daily diets, contributing to both the flavour and nutritional value of our meals. These foods, which have a pH level below 7, include a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and culinary ingredients, such as citrus fruits, tomatoes, and vinegar. Not only do they enhance taste, but their
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The Hidden Dangers of Tea Bags: Microplastics in Your Cup 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 28, 2024
Starting the Day with Tea Many people consider a cup of tea or coffee a daily ritual. To save time, they often choose tea bags instead of brewing loose-leaf tea. However, researchers have raised concerns about the dangers of using tea bags, particularly the risk of microplastics. Experts from the Autonomous University of Barcelona have
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Mysuru Launches Training Program for Street Food Vendors to Boost Hygiene and Quality 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 28, 2024
Report The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has rolled out a training program to help street food vendors improve hygiene and food safety. The five-day event, launched on Friday in collaboration with Nestlé, aims to enhance food quality across Mysuru’s street food scene. MCC Commissioner Ashaad Ur Rahman Shariff shared that the corporation has regularly held
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