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    • Preservatives 

      Preservatives 0

      Preservatives are substances added to food to prevent it from “going bad”. Preservatives increase the shelf-life of food in different ways. While some protect the food by absorbing moisture, some prevent the growth of microorganisms, while some prevent fat from going rancid. Let us look at some common preservatives used in food and how it

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    • Most Commonly Adulterated foods in India

      Most Commonly Adulterated foods in India0

      Food adulteration is the act of diminishing the quality of food or food ingredients by adding, manipulating, or substituting them with cheaper and inferior materials. Owing to high demand, lack of proper storage and packaging facilities, and desire for a quick profit, food adulteration in today’s day and age is rampant and we as consumers

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    • Metanil Yellow : Food Colour

      Metanil Yellow : Food Colour0

      Food colours and dyes have become increasingly popular in today’s day and age. It is used in the cooking and baking industries to increase the aesthetic value of food. While food colourants in small amounts do not have immediate adverse effects on health, they can cause serious health issues in the long run. In this

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