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Behind the Speed: Hygiene Gaps in Quick Commerce Dark Stores 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 11, 2025
India’s booming quick commerce sector, known for delivering groceries and essentials within minutes, is now under intense scrutiny over serious hygiene lapses and food safety violations. At the heart of the issue are dark stores—warehouse-like storage hubs that stock and dispatch products for last-mile delivery. Once lauded for their role in fast retail, these facilities
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Silent Sabotage: Nutritional Degradation Through Unhealthy Ingredient Alteration in the Pappad industry 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Research, Resources
- June 11, 2025
Authors: Kochurani Abraham, Linda Joise George and Sunitha Poulose In Kerala cuisine, few items are as iconic and essential as the humble pappadam. Crisp, aromatic, and golden when fried, it’s more than just a side dish; it’s a staple of everyday meals and an inseparable part of festive dining. Its importance is especially evident during
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How to Spot Spoiled Chicken 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 10, 2025
Chicken is a global kitchen staple, cherished for its versatility, high protein, and affordability. Yet, like all meat products, it’s highly perishable and can pose serious health risks if not handled or stored correctly. Spoiled chicken can harbour dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, Campylobacter, or Listeria, leading to foodborne illnesses with symptoms like vomiting, diarrhoea, and
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What’s in Your Ketchup? Viral Video Calls It a Chemical Cocktail 0

June 10, 2025

Overview A viral video on social media has reignited concerns about the ingredients in store-bought ketchup, calling it a “chemical cocktail disguised as an innocent sauce.” The video, originally posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @TheFlatEartherr, has racked up over 1.1 million views and over 220 comments, with many users echoing the message: always

Cockroach Spotted on Food at Theobroma, Mumbai Customers Alarmed 0

Report A shocking video showing a cockroach crawling over food at Theobroma, one of the popular patisserie chains in Mumbai, has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread concern over food safety and hygiene. “Spicy Paneer Rolls” Served with Unwelcome Guest The viral clip, filmed at Theobroma’s Runwal Greens outlet in Mulund West, shows a

Fast Delivery, Slow Hygiene? Zepto Maggi Noodles Under Fire 0

Report In a video that’s now clocked over 2 million views on Instagram, a Zepto customer shocked viewers by revealing dead ants in her Maggi noodles that were ordered from Zepto Cafe, the company’s 10-minute quick-service food delivery platform. “Buy 1 Get 1 Free… and Ants?” The video shows four bowls of Maggi noodles, with

Total Dissolved Solids: Ensuring Safe and Quality Water 0

Water quality plays a crucial role in health and everyday life, and one key indicator of that quality is Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). TDS refers to the concentration of dissolved substances in water, including minerals, salts, and metals. While some of these are essential for health, excessive levels can impact taste, safety, and overall usability.

FDA Shuts Down Unlicensed Blinkit Store in Pune 0

Report The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shut down a Blinkit-linked dark store in Pune for serious food safety violations. Operated by M/s Energy Darkstore Services near Mitcon College, Balewadi, the store was found distributing food without a valid license under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Acting on a consumer complaint,

Amul Makes European Debut with Fresh Milk Launch in Spain 0

Report Amul, the flagship brand of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), has taken a bold step into the European market by partnering with Spain’s Cooperativa Ganadera del Valle de los Pedroches (COVAP). This strategic alliance allows Amul to introduce its fresh milk to consumers in Spain and the European Union, according to media

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Blog 3 Columns

Behind the Speed: Hygiene Gaps in Quick Commerce Dark Stores 0

Silent Sabotage: Nutritional Degradation Through Unhealthy Ingredient Alteration in the Pappad industry 0

How to Spot Spoiled Chicken 0

What’s in Your Ketchup? Viral Video Calls It a Chemical Cocktail 0

Cockroach Spotted on Food at Theobroma, Mumbai Customers Alarmed 0

Fast Delivery, Slow Hygiene? Zepto Maggi Noodles Under Fire 0

Total Dissolved Solids: Ensuring Safe and Quality Water 0

FDA Shuts Down Unlicensed Blinkit Store in Pune 0

Amul Makes European Debut with Fresh Milk Launch in Spain 0

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