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Red Alert: The Hidden Dangers of Red Dye No. 40 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 20, 2025
Report The recent ban on red dye No. 3 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sparked widespread concern among consumers, prompting them to re-evaluate their food choices. Many are not only checking for the presence of red dye No. 3 but are also scrutinizing other products for potentially harmful ingredients. In this
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Maltodextrin: A Hidden Threat Worse Than Sugar?0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 20, 2025
Many consumers overlook the nutritional information on food packages, but Instagram influencer Foodpharmer’s recent viral video highlights a hidden ingredient—maltodextrin—that may be more harmful than sugar. The video shows that maltodextrin, found in popular packaged Indian foods like Nestle Cerelac, spikes blood sugar levels, raising concerns among health-conscious individuals. Why is Maltodextrin Considered ‘Worse than
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Kerala’s Food Safety Labs to Gain NABL Accreditation 0
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- January 20, 2025
Report Kerala is on track to have its food safety laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) in microbiology. This follows the launch of a new microbiology laboratory at the Government Analysts Laboratory in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. Timely Accreditation for All Laboratories Health Minister Veena George confirmed that the
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Bulandshahr’s Fake Dairy Operation Shut Down 0

Report The Food and Safety Department shut down an illegal paneer and milk production facility in Bulandshahr and seized over 2,500 kg of tainted paneer and 4,000 kg of imitation milk. Authorities intended to distribute these counterfeit products across Delhi-NCR. They apprehended the factory owner, Mohd Imamuddin, in Dambar village, located in the Arniya region

Study Uncovers Harmful Contaminants in Protein Powders in US 0

Report The Clean Label Project, a nonprofit focused on transparent food labelling and food safety, conducted a recent study that exposed high levels of harmful contaminants in over-the-counter protein powders sold in the USA. The report evaluated 160 products from 70 leading brands, covering 83% of the market. Heavy Metals in Protein Powders The report

Kozhikode Kicks Off FSSAI Hygiene Rating Program to Boost Food Safety 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under its ‘Eat Right Challenge,’ has launched a hygiene rating program in Kozhikode district, including 91 hotels. This program encourages food businesses to adopt self-regulation and demonstrate food safety, helping to build consumer trust. Food Safety officials have stated that they will expand the program