Pesticides Archives

Jaggery Replaces Coconut Oil as Top Adulteration Concern in Kannur 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Key Update While many parts of Kerala continue to report coconut oil adulteration, Kannur presents a different picture. Over the past two years, the Food Safety Department has not reported a single case of coconut oil adulteration in the district. Instead, the highest number of complaints have involved jaggery laced with synthetic colours, widely sold
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Smartphone Test Detects Pesticides and Antibiotics in Food in 10 Seconds 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, New Technology, News
- August 8, 2025
Key Development Researchers in China have created a smartphone test that detects pesticides and antibiotics in food within just 10 seconds. This easy-to-use method uses special glowing materials called uranium organic frameworks (UOFs) that react to harmful chemicals by changing colour and brightness. Three different UOFs are designed to target specific groups of pesticides and
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No Aflatoxin Found in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Rice Exports to EU 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 12, 2025
Overview The government has confirmed that rice exports to the European Union (EU) from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have reported no aflatoxin detections in the past five years. In a written response to the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, stated that individual countries, including the
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Beware! Pesticides Could Be Lurking in Your Fruits and Vegetables 0

Fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, and antioxidants. However, the produce we purchase often carries pesticide residues, bacteria, and other harmful contaminants. While pesticides help protect crops from pests, their residues can pose significant health risks. Consuming these contaminants over time can affect overall health, especially with

Banned Yet Booming: The Rise of Chinese Garlic in Indian Markets 0

Report Despite the central government’s 2014 ban on Chinese garlic due to health concerns, it is now openly sold in Assam markets, with authorities turning a blind eye. Sources indicate that Chinese garlic enters the state from Bangladesh through two key routes—Jowai in Meghalaya and the Barak Valley. As a result, it has increasingly replaced

The Challenges and Health Risks of Pesticide Use in Green Chili Cultivation 0

Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Athira D & Biya V. Jomon Green chillies are cherished worldwide for their unique flavour, vibrant colour, and significant health benefits. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and capsaicin—a compound responsible for their spicy kick—green chillies enhance culinary experiences and promote health. Capsaicin is linked to numerous benefits, such as boosting metabolism, enhancing immunity,