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The Bitter Truth About Sugar Adulteration 0

Sugar is often called ‘The White Death’ because of its detrimental side effects on human health. While we are aware of how harmful sugar can be when consumed excessively and without caution, what makes it more dangerous is sugar adulteration. Raw sugar is sucrose extracted from sugarcane or sugar beet and is brown in colour.

The Besan Blemish: Gram Flour adulteration and How To Identify It 0

Besan, or gram flour, is a staple ingredient in Indian kitchens. From crispy pakoras and batata vada to traditional sweets such as ladoos, barfi, and halwa, besan plays an important role in many popular dishes. Beyond India, people across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, and Myanmar also use besan in their traditional cuisines. The Benefits

Veganism: An Overview 0

Although India is often viewed as a stereotypically vegetarian nation, such assessments have proven to be false in recent years. In fact, reports indicate that only 23% to 37% of the total population is vegetarian, so India is largely a nation of omnivores. In addition, we’re also the largest global producer of milk, contributing to

FSSAI’s New Push to Regulate GM Foods in India 0
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- November 21, 2021
Overview In a draft notification issued on 15 November 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) outlined the proposed guidelines and safety assessment requirements concerning the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Genetically Engineered Organisms (GEOs), and Living Modified Organisms (LMOs), either directly or indirectly, as food or in food processing. FSSAI
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FSSAI Draft Regulations on Genetically Modified Foods: Key Provisions Explained 0
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- November 21, 2021
Overview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published the draft Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified or Engineered Foods) Regulations, 2021, on November 15, 2021. The proposed regulations outline requirements for the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of genetically modified (GM) foods and food ingredients. What Are Genetically Modified Foods? According
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Malachite Green Adulteration: What’s This Dye Doing In Our Food?1
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- November 21, 2021
Malachite Green is an organic compound that has found its way into our food supply, albeit illicitly.
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Omega-3 fatty acids: Are We Over Glorifying It?0

Omega-3 fatty acids are nutrients obtained from food (or supplements) that aid in the development and maintenance of a healthy body. They are essential for the structure of every cell wall. They also serve as an energy source and aid in the proper functioning of your heart, lungs, blood vessels, and immune system. ALA (Alpha-linolenic

Is Gluten a Godsend or a Grumble? A Popular Controversy.0

gliGluten-free diets have become increasingly popular among millennials and Gen Z. Fitness influencers promote them on social media, while others dismiss the trend, leaving many people confused about this common food ingredient. So, what exactly is gluten? And does following a gluten-free diet offer any real advantage? All about Gluten Gluten is a protein found

The Soft Drink Scandal: The Controversy Surrounding Coca-Cola and Pepsi.0

After Pepsi and Coca-Cola’s pesticide fiasco back in 2003, and despite having such claims denied, millions of Indians still associate these soft drink beverages with something toxic and not fit for human consumption. The Pesticide Controversy According to CSE (Centre for Science and Environment), one of India’s leading non-profit organisations, soft drinks such as Coca-Cola

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The Bitter Truth About Sugar Adulteration 0

The Besan Blemish: Gram Flour adulteration and How To Identify It 0

Veganism: An Overview 0

FSSAI’s New Push to Regulate GM Foods in India 0

FSSAI Draft Regulations on Genetically Modified Foods: Key Provisions Explained 0

Malachite Green Adulteration: What’s This Dye Doing In Our Food?1

Omega-3 fatty acids: Are We Over Glorifying It?0

Is Gluten a Godsend or a Grumble? A Popular Controversy.0

The Soft Drink Scandal: The Controversy Surrounding Coca-Cola and Pepsi.0

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