In digestive health, “probiotics” and “prebiotics” often appear together, but they serve different roles. Probiotics are live beneficial bacteria that support the gut microbiome, while prebiotics nourish these bacteria. Prebiotics are naturally occurring fibres in plant-based foods that fuel the growth of beneficial gut microorganisms. They act as nourishment for good bacteria, helping them thrive.
READ MOREReport on Food Safety Inspections in Patancheru, Telangana On December 12, 2024, a food safety team conducted thorough inspections in the Patancheru region near Hyderabad, Telangana, targeting establishments near the ORR (Outer Ring Road) Muthangi. The team uncovered multiple violations related to hygiene, food safety practices, and regulatory compliance. Inspection Findings at Isthara Babai Hotel
READ MOREReport To promote the importance of nutritious eating and timely vaccinations, the Chandigarh Immunisation Department and Food Safety Administration, in collaboration with the Don Bosco Navjeevan Society, organized an awareness campaign in Faidan village on Friday. The event aimed to educate the community about the role of healthy food and vaccinations in ensuring overall well-being.
READ MOREFood Poisoning at Newly Opened Hotel Six individuals, including students from St. John’s Higher Secondary School in Vadakara, Koothattukulam, Ernakulam district, Kerala, and a KSRTC driver, suffered food poisoning after consuming food at a newly opened hotel. The incident occurred on the hotel’s inauguration day when a local vendor named Salim Kitchen served food, including
READ MORERennet is a cornerstone of cheese-making, responsible for the critical process of coagulating milk into curds and whey. This enzymatic marvel, primarily composed of chymosin, has a fascinating history rooted in tradition and science. While traditionally sourced from the stomach lining of young ruminants, rennet has evolved to include microbial, plant-based, and genetically engineered alternatives,
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