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  • FSA Updates Import Rules on Non-Animal Foods, Including India

    FSA Updates Import Rules on Non-Animal Foods, Including India0

    Report The Food Standards Agency (FSA), United States has recommended 14 updates to import regulations for non-animal origin foods, focusing on Salmonella, pesticide residues, and aflatoxin in products from countries including Brazil, China, Turkey, and India. These changes involve document verification, identity checks, and physical inspections, including sampling. Key Proposed Changes No Changes: Existing controls will

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  • Fungal Contamination in Groundnut Balls: Detection and Health Consequences

    Fungal Contamination in Groundnut Balls: Detection and Health Consequences0

    Authors: Biya V Jomon, Athira D & Sunitha Poulose  Introduction Groundnut balls, a traditional Kerala delicacy made from groundnuts (peanuts) and jaggery, are popular for their unique flavour and texture. However, due to their high oil content and moisture from jaggery, they are particularly vulnerable to microbial contamination, especially from yeasts and moulds. Inadequate drying

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  • Reducing Health Risks from Natural Toxins in Food

    Reducing Health Risks from Natural Toxins in Food0

    Food provides essential nourishment, but some naturally occurring substances, known as natural toxins, can pose significant health risks if consumed in certain quantities or under specific conditions. These toxins, produced by plants, fungi, and animals as defence mechanisms, can range from mild irritants to severe threats causing organ damage, neurological issues, or even cancer. The

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  • Aflatoxin: The Silent Threat Lurking in Our Food

    Aflatoxin: The Silent Threat Lurking in Our Food0

    When it comes to food safety, there are numerous factors to consider, and one particularly insidious threat is aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring toxin produced by certain types of fungi that grow on crops such as peanuts, corn, cottonseed, and tree nuts. This invisible menace poses significant health hazards and requires our attention. In

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