artificial sweeteners Archives

Study Flags Artificial Sweeteners: Gut & Metabolic Risks Revealed 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 17, 2026
Overview Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, acesulfame potassium, saccharin, and sucralose commonly appear on food labels of popular products. Manufacturers add them for sweetness, but growing concerns now surround their potential health effects. You’ll find them in diet sodas, low-sugar foods, snacks, and even chewing gums. While many assume these ingredients have zero calories and no
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Paediatrician Moves Petition Over Electrolyte Drink–ORS Confusion 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 30, 2026
Key Update A city-based paediatrician, Dr Sivaranjani, has renewed her appeal to parents to support a petition raising concerns about the branding and marketing of the ERZL electrolyte drink. She warned that the way the product is presented could create confusion during the management of dehydration, especially in children. Dr Sivaranjani clarified that her concern
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Cardiologist Warns Against Soda, Urges Water for Healthier Meals 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- November 29, 2025
Key Update A recent video by U.S.-based cardiologist Dr Pradip Jamnadas has sparked fresh discussion about beverages that often accompany meals without much thought: Soda. Labelling it a “chemical cocktail” rather than a source of hydration, Dr Jamnadas urged viewers to rethink what they place alongside their plates. His warning aligns with growing global evidence
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Sweetener Scam: Indore Bakeries Sealed 0

November 11, 2025

Key Update The Indore district administration on Monday sealed a bakery on Dhar Road after officials found multiple food safety violations. Collector Shivam Verma directed a joint team from the district administration, the Food and Drug Administration, and tehsildar Yogesh Meshram to conduct a surprise inspection at Gold Star Bakery in Mamta Nagar. The team

Artificial Sweeteners in Diet Sodas May Speed Up Brain Ageing, Study Warns 0

Key Update A new study shows that regular consumption of artificial sweeteners in diet sodas, flavoured waters, and low-calorie snacks accelerates memory and thinking decline in middle-aged adults. High consumers experienced 1.6 extra years of brain ageing, with the strongest effects in people under 60 and those with diabetes. Eight-Year Study in Brazil On September

PepsiCo Unveils Prebiotic Cola in First Major Cola Innovation in 20 Years 0

Report PepsiCo has announced the launch of Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, its first major innovation in the cola category in two decades. The new beverage combines Pepsi’s iconic taste with functional benefits, containing 3 grams of prebiotic fiber, 5 grams of cane sugar, and 30 calories per can—with no artificial sweeteners. What Makes It Different? Pepsi