Food Manifest 





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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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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Authors: Kochu Rani Abraham, Sunitha Poulose & Linda Joise George Introduction Green chilli peppers are a staple in Indian cuisine, celebrated for their versatility and nutritional benefits, including high levels of vitamins C, A, B6, and K. They are commonly used in tempering, pickles, and even raw. However, increased demand has led to a rise
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Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Athira D & Biya V. Jomon Green chillies are cherished worldwide for their unique flavour, vibrant colour, and significant health benefits. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and capsaicin—a compound responsible for their spicy kick—green chillies enhance culinary experiences and promote health. Capsaicin is linked to numerous benefits, such as boosting metabolism, enhancing immunity,
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Sunset Yellow, a synthetic food colouring agent, widely enhances the visual appeal of foods, beverages, and cosmetics. Known for its bright orange-red hue, it commonly appears in processed snacks, drinks, and some medications. While it plays a key role in improving product aesthetics, concerns over its potential health risks—particularly for children—have raised alarms. These risks
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Report The Task Force (South Zone) of the Hyderabad Police Commissioner, working with the Food Safety team, recently raided a tea manufacturing facility in Chandanagar and uncovered large-scale adulteration of tea products. During the operation, authorities seized 130 kgs of packaged adulterated tea powder, 35 kgs of loose adulterated tea powder, and food dyes used
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