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Portable Device from IIT Madras & Panjab U Detects Pesticides Instantly 0

Key Development Researchers from IIT Madras and Panjab University have developed a portable, automated device that detects ultra-low concentrations of pesticides in water, food, and the environment—substances that threaten human and environmental health. Conventional lab methods, especially for organophosphates like Malathion, remain costly, slow, and require trained personnel. Smart MDD: How the Device Works Supported

Safer Fish Ahead: Kerala Researchers Create Adulterant-Removing Powder 0

Key Development As Kerala grapples with frequent reports of formalin– and ammonia-laced seafood—and a recent cargo ship sinking raising public concern—a promising solution is emerging. A research team from Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha, is developing a lipid-based adulterant-removing powder that removes chemical adulterants from fish, paving the way to safer fish. From Detection to Removal The

Iowa State Unveils Resource to Cut Chemical Risks in Food Packaging 0

Key Update Researchers at Iowa State University’s Polymer and Food Protection Consortium in the United States created a resource to help the food packaging industry reduce risks from harmful chemicals in Food Contact Materials (FCMs). The Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences (IAFNS) supported the study, which offers practical guidance for manufacturers

India’s Food Services Sector Adopts Smart, Scientific Menu Engineering 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, New Technology, News
- September 8, 2025
Overview India’s food services sector is undergoing rapid change. Today, nutritionists, food scientists, and chefs are working together to design menus that are healthier, safer, and more consistent. This shift from guesswork to science is helping kitchens improve both quality and efficiency. Menus Backed by Data and Nutrition Science Modern menu planning is now based
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Smartphone Test Detects Pesticides and Antibiotics in Food in 10 Seconds 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, New Technology, News
- August 8, 2025
Key Development Researchers in China have created a smartphone test that detects pesticides and antibiotics in food within just 10 seconds. This easy-to-use method uses special glowing materials called uranium organic frameworks (UOFs) that react to harmful chemicals by changing colour and brightness. Three different UOFs are designed to target specific groups of pesticides and
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IIT (BHU) Team Develops Portable Sensor to Detect Antibiotic Residues in Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, New Technology, News
- July 30, 2025
Key Development Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi, have developed a state-of-the-art, dual-mode electrochemical sensor that can quickly detect Enrofloxacin, a commonly used antibiotic in the livestock industry. The innovation aims to improve food safety and tackle antimicrobial resistance. The team integrated magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers (MMIPs) with electrochemical detection techniques to
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