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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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Coffee-Chicory Labels Must Show Exact %: FSSAI 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 18, 2025
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
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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

6 Fruit Combinations That Can Upset Your Gut 0

Key Update In salads and smoothies, we often mix different types of fruits together. While this may seem healthy, certain fruit combinations are not so good for gut health. They can cause bloating and lead to nutrient loss. Here are six fruit combinations you should avoid. Acidic and Sweet Fruits Do not combine acidic fruits

Does the Iodine Test Catch Fake Paneer?0

Key Development A recent viral video showed an iodine tincture test performed on paneer served at a celebrity-owned restaurant in Mumbai, where iodine turned the paneer black. Many viewers interpreted this as proof that starch had adulterated the paneer and that it was fake. However, food experts caution that the iodine test alone cannot fully