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Low Sodium Salt Substitutes Scarce in Chennai Despite Health Push 0

May 28, 2025

Report Low-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS), promoted for their health benefits, remain hard to find in most grocery stores across Chennai, according to a recent survey. Despite endorsements from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), the healthier alternative has yet to gain ground in everyday retail. Supermarkets Stock It,

Fake “Bilseri” Drinking Water Bottles Seized in Greater Noida 0

Illegal Factories in Greater Noida Following a tip-off, food department officials raided two factories in Greater Noida on Tuesday and seized 13,092 one-litre bottles of drinking water packaged without valid licenses. The officials collected two samples for lab testing to verify water quality. At Gupta Enterprises, located in K-300, Site 5, Kasna Industrial Area, authorities

Smart Fusion: Savour Global Flavours, Skip the Risks 0

Global cuisines often transform as they travel, blending local tastes and traditions to create exciting new dishes. In India, Italian classics like pizza and pasta get rich, spicy twists, making them favourites across the country. While these fusion dishes delight our palates, they also raise important questions about nutrition and food safety. Heavy creams, refined

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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