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Hotpot Horror: Worker Caught Collecting Waste Oil in China 0

Key Update A hotpot restaurant in southwest China faced widespread backlash after a viral video showed one of its workers collecting used oil from a roadside rubbish bin. The clip, filmed on August 18, captured the woman in full restaurant uniform as she ladled oil from a swill bin into a plastic bucket — leading

Urea in Milk? Kerala Steps Up Border Inspections 0

Key Update With Onam driving a surge in milk demand, the Kerala government has intensified border inspections to block adulterated milk from entering the state. The Dairy Development and Food Safety Departments are jointly enforcing strict quality checks at major entry points. Milk arrivals have nearly doubled in the lead-up to Onam, raising concerns about

What Are Biogenic Amines and Why Should You Care About Them?0

Have you ever wondered why certain foods like cheese, fish, or sausages sometimes have a strong, sharp smell — or why eating them can occasionally trigger headaches or allergic reactions? The secret behind this lies in tiny natural chemicals called biogenic amines. These compounds form during food spoilage or fermentation and can have a big

CSIR-CFTRI Develops Special Space Food for Gaganyatris 0
- A to Z, General, News
- August 23, 2025
Key Update With the Gaganyaan mission scheduled for launch in 2027 and just over a year to go, preparations are in full swing. Training for the four chosen astronauts—known as Gaganyatris—has already begun, while work on the spacecraft itself has also gained momentum. Alongside these efforts, scientists are focusing on another crucial aspect: the food
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Fake Coconut Oil Sold in Kerala at Half Price Ahead of Onam; Source Unit Sealed 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 22, 2025
Key Development Authorities have uncovered large-scale adulteration of coconut oil sold in Kerala at unusually low prices ahead of Onam. Marketed as “pure traditional coconut oil,” some shops offered it for nearly half the usual rate — around ₹270 per litre instead of ₹500. Investigations traced the source to a Kanniyakumari unit, which has since
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Kerala Steps Up Food Safety Checks for Onam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 21, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Department in Kerala will deploy special squads in every district from next week to ensure the quality and safety of food items during Onam. Inspections will be held both during the day and at night. Officials will closely monitor edible oils, ghee, jaggery, milk and milk products, payasam mixes, grains,
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