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From CO₂ to Sugar: Chinese Scientists Make Historic Leap 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 21, 2025
Overview Chinese scientists have developed a pioneering method to transform carbon dioxide into sugar, potentially revolutionising food production and reducing reliance on traditional farming methods. A team at the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology created an in vitro biotransformation (ivBT) system that synthesises sucrose from methanol, a low-carbon chemical derived from industrial waste or CO₂.
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Beware: Your Kitchen Utensils Also Have Expiry Dates 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 21, 2025
Overview You may already know that food items have expiry dates, but did you know your kitchen utensils also come with a limited lifespan? The tools you use daily to cook and serve food don’t last forever and need timely replacement. What Do Expiry Dates Mean? An expiry date, or “expiration date,” indicates the last
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Caffeine Overdose Reminder: Know the Safe Limits 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 21, 2025
Report Who can forget the shocking news of Kristina Lachmann’s death in Melbourne after an overdose of caffeine tablets? The incident, which occurred four years ago, sparked global conversations about how much intake is truly safe. Caffeine is everywhere—in coffee, energy drinks, soft drinks, chocolates, and even dietary supplements. According to the U.S. Food and
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Delhi Drops MCD Health Trade Licence; FSSAI Takes Over 0

Major Shift in Licensing Delhi has removed the requirement for restaurants to obtain a health trade licence from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), streamlining regulations and boosting ease of doing business. Previously, the MCD health department issued these licences, which were mandatory for three to six years. Now, the responsibility will shift to the

Palm kernel Oil Mixed in Coconut Oil? Kerala Food Safety on Alert!0

Why the Suspicion? Coconut oil prices have skyrocketed, prompting the Kerala Food Safety Department to suspect sellers of mixing palm kernel oil to boost profits. This oil, derived from palm seeds, costs about ₹150 per litre on average. Officials noted a sharp rise in its sales in recent weeks, raising concerns about adulteration. Detecting such

Stale Rice in Midday Meal Raises Food Safety Concerns 0

Overview A food safety scare erupted at Chendamangalam Government LP School near Kochi in Kerala after staff served rice suspected to be stale during Tuesday’s midday meal. Several children developed stomach discomfort and went to hospitals for treatment. Parents inspected the school’s rice stock on Wednesday and discovered insects and maggots in the stored sacks.