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The Besan Blemish: Gram Flour adulteration and How To Identify It
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- December 5, 2021
Besan, or gram flour, is a staple ingredient in Indian kitchens. From crispy pakoras and batata vada to traditional sweets such as ladoos, barfi, and halwa, besan plays an important role in many popular dishes. Beyond India, people across Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, and Myanmar also use besan in their traditional cuisines. The Benefits
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Veganism: An Overview
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- November 25, 2021
Although India is often viewed as a stereotypically vegetarian nation, such assessments have proven to be false in recent years. In fact, reports indicate that only 23% to 37% of the total population is vegetarian, so India is largely a nation of omnivores. In addition, we’re also the largest global producer of milk, contributing to
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FSSAI’s New Push to Regulate GM Foods in India
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- November 21, 2021
Overview In a draft notification issued on 15 November 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) outlined the proposed guidelines and safety assessment requirements concerning the use of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Genetically Engineered Organisms (GEOs), and Living Modified Organisms (LMOs), either directly or indirectly, as food or in food processing. FSSAI
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FSSAI Draft Regulations on Genetically Modified Foods: Key Provisions Explained
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- November 21, 2021
Overview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published the draft Food Safety and Standards (Genetically Modified or Engineered Foods) Regulations, 2021, on November 15, 2021. The proposed regulations outline requirements for the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of genetically modified (GM) foods and food ingredients. What Are Genetically Modified Foods? According
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