Food Fraud Archives

FSSAI Cracks Down on Spurious Nutraceuticals in Himachal Pradesh 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- July 8, 2023
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a rigorous surveillance drive. Which is to tackle the issue of spurious drugs manufactured by nutraceutical companies operating across India. The FSSAI aims to protect public health and ensure the authenticity and quality of nutraceutical products. As part of the surveillance drive, the FSSAI
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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 countless recipes. It has a distinctive flavour and aroma that imitation vanilla cannot fully replicate. Unfortunately, many products labelled “vanilla” contain imitation vanilla instead. If you want the real thing, look for pure vanilla extract or whole vanilla beans. Vanilla Is the World’s Second-Most-Expensive Spice After
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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

Utterly Butterly Disaster: Adulterants In Butter 0

In the words of Julia Childs, “With enough butter, anything is good.” Undoubtedly, a little butter can elevate any meal. Whether spread on paranthas, simple toast, or added to soups and gravies, it brings a rich flavour and texture that’s hard to match. Used as both a spread and a cooking fat for centuries, it