Food Safety Archives

Spirulina Offers a Natural Alternative to Synthetic Blue Dyes 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 8, 2025
Key Development Algae protein, especially phycocyanin from spirulina, is emerging as a promising natural blue food colour. Blue pigments are rare, and phycocyanin offers a bright blue shade that could replace synthetic dyes like Blue No. 1 and Blue No. 2, which face growing health concerns and bans in several U.S. states. At the same
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Smartphone Test Detects Pesticides and Antibiotics in Food in 10 Seconds 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, New Technology, News
- August 8, 2025
Key Development Researchers in China have created a smartphone test that detects pesticides and antibiotics in food within just 10 seconds. This easy-to-use method uses special glowing materials called uranium organic frameworks (UOFs) that react to harmful chemicals by changing colour and brightness. Three different UOFs are designed to target specific groups of pesticides and
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Skittles and Coca-Cola Omelette: The Bizarre Food Trend That Shocked the Internet 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 8, 2025
A New Twist on a Classic Breakfast Omelettes are a popular breakfast around the world, enjoyed in many styles like the French omelette, Indian masala, or Spanish tortilla. However, a recent unusual twist has caught the internet’s attention — an omelette made with Skittles, Coca-Cola, and Lays chips, called the “Skittlelette.” This strange recipe was
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Rotten Meat Crisis in Kashmir: 3,000+ Kilos Seized in One Week 0

Key Development Authorities in Kashmir seized over 3,000 kilograms of rotten meat in just seven days, sparking fear and outrage across the Valley. Enforcement teams raided locations in Ganderbal, Pulwama, and Srinagar, finding meat stored without temperature control, missing labels, and unfit for human consumption. On July 31, the Food Safety Department and Drug and

Viral Pakora Video from Ludhiana Sparks Serious Food Safety Concerns 0

Key Update A recent video of a street vendor in Ludhiana preparing pakoras has sparked widespread concern about food safety in India. Captured near Gill Chowk, the video went viral after being reposted on social media platforms like X, drawing millions of views and strong reactions from health experts and the public alike. Plastic in

Kerala’s Shawarma Sweep: Major Violations Found in Statewide Raids 0

Key Development The Food Safety Department has launched intensive inspections across Kerala, targeting shawarma outlets over the past two days. This statewide crackdown follows growing concerns about food safety, particularly the handling of meat and eggs in popular street foods like shawarma. Kozhikode: Inspections, Quality Checks, and Penalties In Kozhikode, five special squads carried out