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Too Sweet to Serve: Jaggery Quality Triggers Aravana Hardening at Sabarimala 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 8, 2026
Key Development The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has confirmed that excessively sweet jaggery and reduced moisture content during cooking caused 1.6 lakh tins of Aravana prepared for pilgrim distribution at Sabarimala to harden, resulting in a financial loss of approximately ₹1.60 crore. Officials said the Board prepared the Aravana in advance as a buffer stock
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Vadodara Tightens Water, Food Safety After Waterborne Disease Outbreak 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 8, 2026
Key Development Following a recent outbreak of waterborne diseases in Gandhinagar, Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC), Gujarat has intensified efforts to safeguard public health. The health department has been instructed to test water samples across affected areas and ensure proper food safety inspections. The engineering department has been directed to address contamination complaints immediately. Officials are
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Food Adulteration Equals Attempt to Murder: Hyderabad Police Commissioner 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 8, 2026
Key Update Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Wednesday issued a stern warning against food adulteration, stating that authorities will treat such offences on par with an attempt to murder. He announced the deployment of special joint task force teams to identify and dismantle adulteration networks operating across the city. Special SOP to Strengthen Enforcement
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Viral Claims on Amul Dahi Prompt Food Safety Clarification 0

Key Update Curd plays an essential role in Indian kitchens, offering probiotics, protein, and calcium while adding a refreshing tang to everyday meals. Recently, however, viral social media claims have raised concerns about the safety of packaged curd, specifically Amul Masti Dahi. Video Compares Pouch- and Cup-Packaged Curd An Instagram video shared by the handle

Mislabelled ORS Drinks Continue to Pose Risk Despite FSSAI Ban 0

Key Update Nearly three months after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) banned the use of “ORS” for non-compliant beverages, fruit-based, these high-sugar ORS drinks continue to appear on shelves across Telangana and other states, both at medical stores and on quick-commerce platforms. These drinks, typically priced between Rs 30 and Rs

Union Minister Showcases ICAR-CIFT’s Innovative Health Foods 0

Key Update Union Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ram Nath Thakur, launched a range of innovative food products developed by startups incubated at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT). Collagen Honey Peanut Butter: A Health-Focused Functional Spread The Minister unveiled Collagen Honey Peanut Butter, created by Parayil Biofarm Pvt. Ltd under