CFTRI Archives

TTD Partners with CSIR-CFTRI for Safer Prasadams 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 18, 2026
Key Update The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, to introduce scientific expertise into its food systems while preserving the traditional character of its sacred prasadams and food offerings. According to a TTD press release, the partnership aims to ensure that
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CSIR–CFTRI Hosts International Workshop on Sodium Reduction in Traditional Foods 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 23, 2026
Key Update The CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR–CFTRI) held an international workshop on “Sensory Strategies for Sodium Reduction in Indian Traditional Foods” at its Mysuru campus on February 21. The event focused on reducing excess sodium in Indian diets without compromising taste, safety, or nutritional quality. Balancing Taste, Nutrition and Food Safety Scientists, sensory
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McDonald’s India Introduces Multi-Millet Bun for Healthier Burgers 0
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- November 5, 2025
Key Update McDonald’s India has launched a Multi-Millet Bun as a nutritious alternative for its burgers, giving customers a healthier choice without compromising taste. The innovative bun was co-developed with India’s premier food research institute, the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Five Millets,
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BIS Raises the Bar: New Vitamin Testing for Nutrient-rich Foods 0

Key Update The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has revised several Indian Standards for determining vitamin content in foods, marking a major step toward improving accuracy and reliability in nutrient testing. The updated standards cover Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid), Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D—key micronutrients vital for public health. From Outdated

Bengaluru’s Empire Grilled Over Unsafe Kebabs 0

Key Development Bengaluru’s popular Empire restaurant chain is facing scrutiny after the State Food Laboratory, Public Health Institute, declared chicken kebabs from its Gandhinagar outlet unsafe for human consumption. The issue surfaced after Food Safety Officer Ambarish Gowda inspected the outlet near Anand Rao Circle on June 27. During the inspection, he collected 2 kg

McDonald’s India Adds Protein Slice for Safer, Healthier Meals 0

Key Development McDonald’s India (West and South), operated by Westlife Foodworld, introduced its latest innovation – a plant-based Protein Slice that adds 5 grams of protein to every burger, making quick-service meals nutritionally stronger and safer. The company priced the slice at ₹25 and made it available across all McDonald’s outlets in West and South