Food Manifest 
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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Report To mitigate public health risks linked to unsafe food practices, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has launched a comprehensive training initiative for around 10,000 licensed food vendors. This initiative aims to enhance food safety, hygiene, and storage practices, ensuring better protection for the public. BMC Collaborates with FSSAI In a strategic move to improve
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Sorbic acid, a naturally occurring organic compound, plays a crucial role in food preservation worldwide. Renowned for its ability to inhibit the growth of mould, yeast, and bacteria, this versatile preservative has become indispensable in extending the shelf life of various food products. Manufacturers commonly use sorbic acid in cheese, baked goods, wines, and canned
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