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Titanium Dioxide in Food: Should India Ban It?
- Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- February 22, 2025
Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is a common white pigment that manufacturers use in everyday products like candies, ice cream, salad dressings, and even frozen pizzas. It brightens and enhances the appearance of food, but growing concerns have emerged about its safety in consumption. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves its use in small amounts,
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Potential Risk of Robbauera albescens in Yogurt for Immunocompromised Individuals
- Resources
- February 22, 2025
Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Athira D, Biya V. Jomon Introduction No one wants to take a spoonful of yoghurt only to find mould and have the moment ruined. Moisture-rich foods like yoghurt are more likely to get mould and yeast contamination. One such yeast, Robbauera albescens, from the Debaryomycetaceae family, is a growing concern. While harmless
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Food Safety Department Steps Up Inspections Ahead of Summer in Coimbatore
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 22, 2025
Report As summer approaches, locally-made soft drinks flood the market. In response, the food safety department in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has announced plans to conduct regular inspections. These inspections will focus on monitoring the sale of unapproved soft drinks, pathaneer (palm neera), and fruit beverages. The department seeks to ensure consumer safety and raise awareness
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Thrikkakara’s Food Safety App Fails to Deliver
- Food Safety, General, News
- February 22, 2025
Report Almost five months after the launch of the Thrikkakara Consumer Protection Forum app, which aimed to help consumers report food quality concerns in local eateries, the initiative has failed to produce results. An IT company from Thrissur developed the app, and Food and Civil Supplies Minister GR Anil introduced it in September of the
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