Sugar is often called ‘The White Death’ because of its detrimental side effects to 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. Table
READ MOREBesan (or gram flour) is an all-time essential ingredient, especially in Indian kitchens. We use besan to make pakoras and batata vada, and also to make sweet treats like ladoos, barfi, and halwa, among many other famous Indian dishes. Besan is a staple ingredient in Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Pakistani, Nepali, and Burmese cuisines as well.
READ MOREAlthough 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
READ MOREFOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 15th November, 2021 F. No. 1/Standards/GM Food regulation/FSSAI/2018.—The following draft regulations, which the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) proposes to make with the previous approval of the Central Government, in exercise of powers conferred by clause (v) of sub-section (2) of
READ MOREMalachite Green is an organic compound that has found its way into our food supply, albeit illicitly.
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