Clearer Labels Ahead: FSSAI Mandates Exact Coffee and Chicory Ratios on Packaging
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 25, 2026
Food Manifest 
Report On Friday, G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), urged food business entrepreneurs (FBO) to responsibly incorporate sugar and artificial sweeteners into processed foods. More than 400 participants, including food business operators (FBOs), manufacturers, and regulatory agencies, attended the program held in Hyderabad. Rao emphasized that
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Report The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) is finalizing the construction of a food street in Kasturba Nagar, near Panampilly Nagar In Kochi as part of the central government’s ‘Modernisation of 100 Food Streets’ initiative. This project aims to improve food safety, enhance food quality, and encourage healthier eating habits while offering a range of
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Erythrosine, also known as Red 3 is a synthetic red dye widely used in food products, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals to enhance colour. While it provides a vibrant hue, erythrosine raises concerns due to its potential health risks, including cancer and thyroid dysfunction. Despite these harmful effects, many countries, including India, still use the dye under
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Rancidity refers to the spoilage of food products containing fats and oils, which leads to unpleasant odours and flavours. This process happens due to chemical reactions like oxidation or hydrolysis, where fats break down into undesirable compounds. Rancidity not only affects the taste and smell of food but also reduces its nutritional value as essential
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