Adulteration Archives

FSSAI Urges States/UTs to Enhance Surveillance and Sampling to Curb Food Poisoning and Adulteration During Festivals and Events 0
- A to Z, News
- March 11, 2023
FSSAI Urges States/UTs to Enhance Surveillance and Sampling to Curb Food Poisoning and Adulteration During Festivals and Events New Delhi, March 10, 2023: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has called upon States/UTs to increase their monitoring, inspection, and sampling efforts to address the rise in food poisoning and adulteration cases during
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Are You Eating Real Vanilla? Beware of Imitation Vanilla!0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness
- January 18, 2023
Real vanilla is a delicious, aromatic spice used in many recipes. It has a unique flavour that cannot be duplicated by imitation vanilla. Unfortunately, many products sold on the market are labelled ‘”vanilla,’” but are made with imitation vanilla. If you are looking for the real thing, keep an eye out for pure vanilla extract
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Most Commonly Adulterated foods in India 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General
- November 3, 2022
Food adulteration is the act of diminishing the quality of food or food ingredients by adding, manipulating, or substituting them with cheaper and inferior materials. Owing to high demand, lack of proper storage and packaging facilities, and desire for a quick profit, food adulteration in today’s day and age is rampant and we as consumers
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Food colours and dyes have become increasingly popular in today’s day and age. It is used in the cooking and baking industries to increase the aesthetic value of food. While food colourants in small amounts do not have immediate adverse effects on health, they can cause serious health issues in the long run. In this

Fish Adulterant: Formalin 0

Health and fitness experts recommend fish in our diet as a source of healthy protein and fats necessary for the body. Fish is one of the main sources of protein in our diet. It also acts as an important source of PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acid) and micronutrients like iron, zinc, and calcium. Due to these