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Crickets on the Menu: The Future of Protein?0

Key Update For years, scientists and chefs have searched for a protein source that is both nutritious and eco-friendly, and the answer may lie in crickets. These tiny insects are now being processed into flour that can enrich bread, pasta, snack bars, and soups, offering a nutrient-packed ingredient with a very low environmental footprint. Cricket

Coffee-Chicory Labels Must Show Exact %: FSSAI 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced changes to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. The updated rules, called the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, will come into force on July 1, 2026. The revision aims to make labelling

Maharashtra FDA Orders Clear Labels for Analogue Paneer 0

Key Update In response to consumer complaints about misleading substitutions, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra has made it mandatory for food establishments using analogue paneer to display its composition on menus, premises, or packaging. Although the use of cheese analogues in the food service sector has been legally permitted since 2021, FDA

Kerala Spiced with Poison?0
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- August 18, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Commissionerate in Kerala detected dangerous levels of chemicals in food samples collected between April 2024 and March 2025. Tests revealed artificial food colours, pesticides, preservatives, and contaminants. Some foods contained pesticide residues more than 3500% above the permitted limit, raising serious health concerns. Industrial Dyes and Carcinogens Found in Common
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Ranveer Singh’s SuperYou Pro: The Vegan Protein Made from Fermented Yeast 0
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- August 14, 2025
Key Development Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is swapping the big screen for your protein shaker. The actor has launched SuperYou Pro, a vegan protein powder made from fermented yeast, priced at around ₹3,000 per kg. Singh calls it “the future of protein.” What the Brand Says SuperYou Pro skips whey and regular plant sources, instead
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Raids on Pista House in Hyderabad Outlets Reveal Major Hygiene Lapses 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 14, 2025
Key Update Acting on multiple public complaints, the Food Safety Wing conducted surprise inspections at 25 Pista House outlets across Greater Hyderabad on Tuesday. Inspectors found unhygienic conditions at most premises and collected 23 food samples under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and its Rules and Regulations, 2011. Widespread Hygiene and Storage Lapses
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