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Fructose: A Sweet Controversy in Nutrition 0
- General, Health & Wellness
- November 25, 2024
Fructose, often called “fruit sugar,” is a naturally occurring simple sugar found in fruits, honey, and certain vegetables. It is part of our daily lives, either consumed through natural foods or as an additive in processed products. While natural sources of fructose are associated with numerous health benefits, the rising consumption of fructose from artificial
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Diarrhea Outbreak at DLF New Town Heights: Authorities Investigate Water Contamination 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 25, 2024
Overview A diarrhoea outbreak has affected residents at DLF New Town Heights in Kakkanad, which also experienced a jaundice outbreak earlier this year. Currently, 16 residents have contracted diarrhoea, and five others are exhibiting fever symptoms. Health Officials Investigate Water Contamination as Cause Officials from the Thrikkakara municipality visited the complex over the weekend to
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India Blocks Unsafe Food Imports from Five Countries: Key Rejections Revealed 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 25, 2024
Overview India has refused shipments of apples, nuts, alcoholic beverages, and sushi from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Japan, China, and Turkey this year due to non-compliance with food safety standards. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published these rejections on its newly introduced Food Import Rejection Alert (FIRA) platform. This portal facilitates rapid
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Food Safety Wing Closes 10 Catering Units in Northern Kerala 0

Overview The Food Safety Department shut down 10 catering units in northern Kerala for violating food safety regulations. Over three days starting November 21, the department’s special task force inspected 186 catering units in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod. Addressing Complaints and Health Risks Responding to rising complaints about unhygienic practices at event caterers

Probiotics and Their Benefits: A Guide to Gut Health 0

A to Z

November 23, 2024

In recent years, probiotics have emerged as a cornerstone of health and wellness, gaining attention for their profound impact on gut health and overall well-being. Found in supplements, fermented foods like yoghurt, and beverages like kombucha, these “good” bacteria have become a popular addition to daily routines. But what exactly are probiotics, and how do

35 Students Hospitalized After Suspected Food Poisoning at Kasaragod, Kerala 0

Food Poisoning at Alampady School On November 21, 2024, 35 students from Alampady Government Higher Secondary School in Chengala Panchayat, kasargod, Kerala, were hospitalized after suspected food poisoning from milk served in the mid-day meal program. Affected students from the Lower and Upper Primary sections showed symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and restlessness. Out of 570