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  • Preservatives 

    Preservatives 0

    Preservatives are substances added to food to prevent it from “going bad”. Preservatives increase the shelf-life of food in different ways. While some protect the food by absorbing moisture, some prevent the growth of microorganisms, while some prevent fat from going rancid. Let us look at some common preservatives used in food and how it

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  • Most Commonly Adulterated foods in India

    Most Commonly Adulterated foods in India0

    Food adulteration is the act of diminishing the quality of food or food ingredients by adding, manipulating, or substituting them with cheaper and inferior materials. Owing to high demand, lack of proper storage and packaging facilities, and desire for a quick profit, food adulteration in today’s day and age is rampant and we as consumers

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  • Fish Adulterant: Formalin

    Fish Adulterant: Formalin0

    Health and fitness experts recommend fish in our diet as a source of healthy protein and fats necessary for the body. Fish is one of the main sources of protein in our diet. It also acts as an important source of PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acid) and micronutrients like iron, zinc, and calcium. Due to these

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