Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is preparing to announce 98 new maximum residue level (MRL) values for spices, defining the acceptable pesticide residue limits in food products. Currently, farmers struggle to comply with the 18 MRL values in place, as they are extremely stringent. FSSAI officials stated that the finalized
READ MOREReport Brown Foods, a biotech startup based in Boston, United States has unveiled UnReal Milk, the world’s first lab-grown whole cow milk produced using mammalian cell culture. Unlike plant-based alternatives, UnReal Milk replicates the taste, texture, and nutritional profile of traditional cow milk, containing all essential proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Scientific Validation and Key Dairy
READ MOREMaintaining proper kitchen hygiene is crucial to preventing the spread of illness-causing germs. While washing hands is a common practice, it’s equally important to ensure your kitchen surfaces and cleaning tools, like sponges, remain free from harmful bacteria. Improperly cleaned surfaces can lead to cross-contamination, increasing the risk of foodborne illnesses. From wiping down counters
READ MOREReport Pharmacy students at SVKM’s Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)-Hyderabad in Jadcherla conducted a simple test on the campus mess’s paneer, revealing that it was allegedly synthetic. A video taken during the test showed the paneer cubes turning bluish-black when they applied tincture iodine. What is Synthetic Paneer? The Food Safety and Standards
READ MOREReport On Monday, Tetra Pak announced the launch of its new packaging materials in India, incorporating 5% certified recycled polymers. This makes Tetra Pak the first company in India’s food and beverage packaging industry to introduce such an initiative. The move aligns with the country’s upcoming Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules 2022, which will take
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