Food Preservation by Canning: A Timeless Method
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- January 8, 2025
Report Unethical traders in the Dhubri district in Assam are selling contaminated Boondi, a popular fried chickpea snack, by adding toxic, non-edible colours from the Raja Rani brand (non-edible, industrial-grade dyes). They use these synthetic dyes to enhance the snack’s appearance, putting consumers at serious health risks. Adulterated Boondi Spreads Across Markets Markets across Fakirganj,
READ MOREAs climate change impacts the planet, food safety is increasingly at risk, especially in India, where agriculture is a vital part of the economy and people’s livelihoods. Unpredictable weather patterns, such as extreme heat, floods, and changing rainfall, are directly affecting the quality and safety of the food we rely on. These changes not only
READ MOREReport As Ugadi approaches Karnataka this year, Holige (a festival treat made of dough stuffed with jaggery, coconut, and lentils) is under scrutiny due to vendors using plastic sheets for its preparation and packaging. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Karnataka has raised alarms about the health risks associated with these practices. Plastic
READ MOREReport Residents of Maharashtra’s Buldhana district have been struck by a sudden and severe hair loss outbreak, leaving health authorities and experts searching for answers. A recent investigation by Padma Shri Dr Himmatrao Bawaskar suggests toxic wheat contaminated with high levels of selenium as the potential cause. His month-long study revealed that wheat distributed through
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