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INS 551: Sand in our food?0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Resources
- September 12, 2022
We consume the compound INS 551 without even realising what it is. It is a commonly used component in commercial food. INS 551 or E 551 is simply the industry name for silicon dioxide. You might have made an association of silicon dioxide with sand in your head. Isn’t it dangerous? Why is sand even
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Utterly Butterly Disaster: Adulterants In Butter0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- September 5, 2022
In the words of Julia Childs, “With enough butter, anything is good.” Undoubtedly, a little bit of butter can amp up any meal. Whether it’s on paranthas, simple toast, soups, or gravies, there’s something remarkable about what butter adds to a meal. Butter has been used as a spread and a cooking fat for centuries,
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Monosodium Glutamate : Safe To Eat?0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- August 29, 2022
If you love Chinese food, you might be familiar with a tiny salt-like compound known as Monosodium glutamate (MSG). It is a wonderful taste enhancer and provides umami flavour.Monosodium Glutamate : A Danger or Not? Ajinomoto : Essence of Taste Ajinomoto is the name of the company that manufactures monosodium glutamate. The product became popular
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The Salt Squabble: Is Your Salt Adulterated?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Health & Wellness
- August 22, 2022
“Salt is the only product that changes cuisine. There’s a big difference between food that has salt and food without it. If you don’t believe that, ask people who can’t eat salt”. – Ferran Adria Salt is one such ingredient which can make or break a meal; it’s part of everyone’s kitchen and we
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Eating Watermelon Regularly May Boost Your Health, According to a Study0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness
- August 21, 2022
When it comes to refreshing and delicious summer fruits, watermelon takes the crown. Besides being a perfect way to beat the heat, recent research suggests that this juicy delight offers more than just hydration and flavour. A study has revealed that eating watermelon regularly may play a significant role in promoting overall health and well-being.
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Saffron Sorrows: Adulteration of Saffron!0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- August 15, 2022
Saffron, the precious spice derived from the Crocus sativus flower, is highly susceptible to adulteration due to its economic value and limited global production.
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Maida Malice: Learn All About Its Adulteration0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- August 8, 2022
Pizzas, doughnuts, paranthas, pastries, momos, pasta— what looks like a list of all of our favourite comfort foods may be under the threat of contamination because of the one essential, common ingredient they all use, i.e., Maida or white flour. Maida is white flour made from wheat after being milled without any bran, refined, and bleached.
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The Clove Controversy: Adulteration In Cloves0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- July 30, 2022
The Many uses of Cloves Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) is indigenous to Indonesia. Its dried flower buds are popularly used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine. It’s one of the most commonly used kitchen spices — used as a tastemaker and for its health benefits. Its essential oil is believed to have umpteen benefits and nutritional properties.
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Ghee Grievances: Is The Ghee We’re Using Free Of Adulteration?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety
- July 23, 2022
The Glory of Ghee Ghee is a type of clarified butter, and a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine. It’s best known for its rich nutritional profile, which may be one reason as to why it has become increasingly popular in recent years. It is made by boiling butter to caramelise the milk protein, which is
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