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FSIC Urges Australians to Check Food Labels for Safety 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 14, 2024
Report The Food Safety Information Council (FSIC) has urged Australians to check food labels and follow safety advice before cooking, ahead of Australian Food Safety Week from November 9 to 16. FSIC CEO Lydia Buchtmann pointed out that research shows only 30% of consumers consistently read cooking and storage instructions. The Impact of Not Following
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Emulsifiers in Food: How They Work and What They Mean for Your Health 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- November 13, 2024
Emulsifiers are essential food additives that help us enjoy a wide variety of processed and packaged foods with stable textures, extended shelf lives, and consistent quality. They allow ingredients that usually don’t mix—like oil and water—to combine seamlessly. Emulsifiers play a key role in modern food production, and you can find them in products like
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FSSAI Investigates Golgappas for Contamination in Karnataka 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 13, 2024
Report Weeks after discovering synthetic dyes and cancer-causing agents in tamarind sauces and chutneys served with panipuri, Karnataka officials from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) are now investigating another popular street food — golgappa — for potential contamination. Sample Collection Across Karnataka FSSAI officials have collected nearly 150 samples from various
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The Power of Food Additives: How They Transform Your Meals 0

Food additives are the secret ingredients behind your favourite snacks, drinks, and packaged foods. These powerful substances are added with purpose—whether to extend shelf life, boost flavour, or perfect texture and colour. While many additives are modern-day innovations designed for mass production, some have stood the test of time. From ancient salt-curing techniques to today’s

Understanding Food Date Labels: Best Before vs. Expiry Dates 0

In India, food date labels play a key role in food safety management and reducing waste. Terms like “best before’, ‘expiry, ‘use by’, and ‘manufacture date’ often confuse, leaving consumers unsure about what’s safe to consume after a printed date. Misunderstanding these labels can lead to unnecessary food disposal, financial loss, and health risks. To

Food Chain Fallout: The Health Risks of Rising Antimicrobial Resistance 0

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses an emerging and urgent threat to global public health, with its increasing presence in the food supply chain becoming a growing concern. AMR occurs when bacteria evolve to survive antimicrobial drugs, rendering them ineffective in treating infections. In agriculture, overuse of antibiotics treats sick animals and promotes growth and disease prevention,