Food Safety Archives

Rock Salt or Iodised Salt? Choose Wisely 0
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- June 21, 2025
Salt is an everyday essential in every kitchen, but not all salts are the same. In many Indian households, you’ll often find both rock salt and black salt, alongside regular iodised salt. The latter is valued for its mild taste, natural trace minerals, and traditional use, especially during religious fasting. Black salt, with its tangy,
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Food Safety Squads Crack Down on Unsafe Eateries in Kozhikode 0
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- June 21, 2025
Squads Intensify Surprise Inspections Food Safety department squads have stepped up surprise inspections at wayside eateries, restaurants, bakeries, and confectioneries across the Kozhikode district to curb the use of banned synthetic food colourants. Five regional Food Safety Squads now carry out these flash checks, focusing on food outlets near schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
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Detergent-Washed Fruits Spark Food Safety Probe in Chandigarh 0
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- June 21, 2025
Commission Acts on Viral Video The Punjab State & Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Commission has launched an inquiry after a viral social media video allegedly showed a fruit vendor in Sector 26 washing seasonal fruits with detergent water. The footage, widely circulated under the caption “Shocking video of main sabzi mandi Sector 26, Chandigarh,” has
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ITC Advances Food Safety and Sustainability with Smarter Packaging 0

Report ITC, the food and FMCG major, has been working to integrate food safety and sustainability through its packaging practices and waste management programmes. Under its ‘No Plastic, Better Plastic, and Less Plastic’ framework, the company aims to maintain product quality and freshness while reducing environmental impact. Across its FMCG brands, the company continues to

CO₂: The Hidden Hero of Food Safety 0

When we think of food safety, we often focus on cleanliness or cooking temperatures. Yet, carbon dioxide (CO₂) quietly plays a crucial role behind the scenes. Beyond creating fizz in sodas, CO₂ helps preserve freshness, slow spoilage, and keep food safe during transport. It extends the shelf life of packaged meats through modified atmosphere packaging

Namakkal Eggs Make Historic First Export to the U.S. Market 0

Namakkal: India’s Egg Hub Meets Global Demand Exporters from Namakkal have shipped eggs to the United States for the first time. They plan to increase shipments based on consumer feedback from the American market. Known as India’s ‘Egg Town,’ Namakkal houses over 1,500 poultry farms that produce around 7 crore (70 million) eggs daily. Producers