Food Manifest 
Report In response to complaints about the excessive use of artificial colours in chicken dishes, the Food Safety Department conducted state-wide inspections. These checks focused on restaurants selling dishes such as Al Faham, Tandoori Chicken, Grilled Chicken, and Shawarma. The inspections, led by a special task force formed by the state government, aimed to ensure
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In today’s fast-paced world, consumers demand convenience, food safety, and sustainability. As the need for healthy, easy-to-use, and long-lasting food products grows, aseptic foods are playing an increasingly vital role in the food industry. From ready-to-eat meals to dairy products that stay fresh longer without refrigeration, aseptic foods revolutionize modern food processing. Technological advances drive
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Restaurant Under Scrutiny for Reusing “Saliva Oil” in Sichuan A hotpot restaurant in Sichuan, China, faces scrutiny after customers revealed that the establishment reused “saliva oil”—the leftover chilli oil from uneaten soup bases. Instead of discarding the oil, the restaurant blended it with fresh oil to prepare broth for later guests. This practice sparked public
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Report In a major step towards improving food safety and health standards at railway stations, Eastern Railway (ER) recently hosted an extensive Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) session. Held on December 29, 2023, the initiative aims to raise food safety standards across ER’s extensive network of stations, canteens, and related establishments. This session forms
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Overview Between April and December last year, authorities tested 677 food samples in Ghaziabad, and nearly half failed to meet safety standards, leading to penalties exceeding ₹3.23 crore. Of the 328 failed samples, inspectors classified 209 as substandard and deemed 109 unsafe for human consumption. Assistant Commissioner of Food, Arvind Yadav, confirmed that officials filed
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Sulfite intolerance is a condition that occurs when individuals react negatively to foods and beverages containing sulfites, a type of preservative commonly used to prevent spoilage and maintain freshness. Unlike food allergies, sulfite intolerance does not involve an immune system response, but it can still trigger uncomfortable symptoms such as respiratory issues, digestive problems, and
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