Gluten-free

What Are Product Claims? A Consumer’s Guide 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- July 9, 2026
Walk down any supermarket aisle, and you’ll find food packages covered with phrases like “Natural,” “High in Protein,” “No Added Sugar,” “Low Fat,” and “Gluten-Free.” These statements, known as product claims, highlight specific characteristics of a food and often influence purchasing decisions. While some claims provide valuable nutritional information, others primarily serve as marketing tools.
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McDonald’s India Introduces Multi-Millet Bun for Healthier Burgers 0
- A to Z
- 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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CSIR-CFTRI Unveils Eco-Friendly Biodegradable Plates and Edible Utensils 0
- New Technology, News
- October 28, 2024
Report As part of the CSIR initiative “SHREE ANNA – the Millet Mission,” the Biodegradable Cutlery Research and Innovation Centre at the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru has created biodegradable plates to reduce plastic waste. With this initiative, CSIR-CFTRI addresses environmental issues caused by plastic waste, utilizing millet processing by-products and waste.
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Harmful Gluten: How Much of the Truth?0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- July 15, 2024
Gluten often gets a bad reputation. Ever wonder why some people ask for a gluten-free diet? They may have gluten intolerance, experiencing adverse reactions when consuming foods that contain gluten. This is because gluten contains certain amino acids that can lead to digestive issues for some. However, demonizing gluten entirely doesn’t hold up, as gluten
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