Food Manifest 
Overview Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have studied Panitenga, a traditional fermented food from Assam, to identify bacteria with useful industrial properties. They prepare Panitenga by fermenting mustard seeds with sour extracts from tamarind, mangosteen, or lime juice. After forming the mixture into dough and wrapping it in banana leaves, they
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Overview To meet the growing demand for healthier, low-calorie drinks, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are expanding their no-sugar offerings to compete with Reliance Consumer’s Campa. Both companies have introduced ₹10 packs for their diet and light beverages, including Thums Up X Force, Coke Zero, Sprite Zero, and Pepsi No-Sugar. This move highlights the increasing consumer focus
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Report Authorities have temporarily closed four hostels at Aluva U.C. College after several students fell ill with symptoms of vomiting and extreme weakness. Around 25 students have experienced physical weakness in recent days, prompting immediate action from the college administration and health officials. Water Contamination and Food Poisoning Under Investigation The U.C. College hostel receives
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In today’s food industry, consumers rely heavily on food labels to make informed decisions about what they are eating. However, issues like food misbranding and mislabelling are becoming increasingly prevalent, leading to concerns about consumer safety, transparency, and trust in food products. Both misbranding and mislabelling pose significant risks not only to the health of
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