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Jabalpur Wheat Scam: Soil and Stones Mixed in Government Grain 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 27, 2025
Overview Officials in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, uncovered a major food safety breach when they busted a wheat adulteration racket. Investigators found that warehouse operators had mixed soil, stones, and other impurities with wheat and sold it to the government under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme for the 2025–26 Rabi season. The racketeers stored this
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Don’t Get Fooled by Plastic Chips! Try These Quick Home Tests 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 27, 2025
Report With rising concerns about food adulteration, it’s crucial to know what you’re eating—especially when it comes to fried snacks like chips. Social media has fueled fears of so-called “plastic chips,” supposedly containing synthetic materials. While some of these claims are exaggerated, it’s wise to stay cautious, especially when buying from unknown sources. Here’s how
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Functional Foods: Eating with a Purpose for Better Health 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, Resources
- May 26, 2025
Many people today face health problems caused by poor diet, stress, and lack of physical activity. Common issues like obesity, heart disease, and digestive disorders are on the rise. To fight these problems, we need more than just basic nutrition—we need foods that support overall health. Functional foods offer a simple, natural solution. These are
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Why Indian Milk Tastes Better”: American Woman Sparks Dairy Debate Online 0

Report Kristen Fischer, an American expat who moved to India in 2021, recently posted a video comparing milk varieties in the U.S. and India. Her casual food comparison quickly sparked a wider conversation about food safety, taste, and nutrition. Kristen pointed out that U.S. milk typically includes low-fat options, ranging from skim to 3.5% fat

Chennai Girl Hospitalised After Glass Found in Sealed Boba Drink 0

Child Injured After Consuming Contaminated Drink In Chennai, a young girl was hospitalised after she bit into a shard of glass hidden in a sealed boba drink. Her mother had purchased the drink on April 27 from the Frozen Bottle outlet in Thoraipakkam. Mistaking the shard for an ice cube, the girl put it in

The Safety and Financial Risks of Adulterated Grains 0

Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Kochurani Abraham, & Linda Joise George Introduction Food sellers and suppliers often adulterate essential staples like rice, wheat, and pulses to meet rising demand and outpace competition. They mix in crushed stones, sand, or plastic beads to increase weight or volume. Some even spray water to make grains heavier. These harmful practices