Protein Powder : Is It Good For You?
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- May 23, 2022
Food additives are the secret ingredients behind your favourite snacks, drinks, and packaged foods. These powerful substances are added with purpose—whether to extend shelf life, boost flavour, or perfect texture and colour. While many additives are modern-day innovations designed for mass production, some have stood the test of time. From ancient salt-curing techniques to today’s
READ MOREReport In a coordinated operation across 29 European countries, Europol, along with food regulatory agencies and local authorities, recently seized over 22,000 tonnes of fraudulent food and 850,000 litres of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. This extensive initiative, known as OPSON XIII, marks Europol’s most recent attempt to dismantle organized crime rings involved in food fraud—a growing
READ MOREMost of you would say a big “no” to processed food. However, remember that a major portion of our daily food is processed. We consider food to be processed if it has undergone any changes from its original form. All chopped, canned, pasteurized, frozen, packed, dried, and cleaned goods fall under this category. This also
READ MOREPreservatives are substances added to food to prevent it from “going bad”. Preservatives increase the shelf-life of food in different ways. While some protect the food by absorbing moisture, some prevent the growth of microorganisms, while some prevent fat from going rancid. Let us look at some common preservatives used in food and how it
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