Adulteration Archives

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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Metanil Yellow : Food Colour 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- October 24, 2022
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
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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

Utterly Butterly Disaster: Adulterants In Butter 0

In the words of Julia Childs, “With enough butter, anything is good.” Undoubtedly, a little bit of butter can amp up any meal. Whether it’s on paranthas, simple toast, soups, or gravies, there’s something remarkable about what butter adds to a meal. Butter has been used as a spread and a cooking fat for centuries,