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Sweet Treats, Sour Findings: Food Safety Flags Preservative Excess in Cakes 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- December 18, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Department in Kollam has intensified its enforcement drive to curb the excessive use of preservatives in cakes, a method often used to increase shelf life. Officials initiated legal action after laboratory tests declared 10 out of 32 cake samples unsafe for consumption. Preservative Limits and Legal Action Assistant Commissioner of
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What’s in Your Ketchup? Viral Video Calls It a Chemical Cocktail 0
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- June 10, 2025
Overview A viral video on social media has reignited concerns about the ingredients in store-bought ketchup, calling it a “chemical cocktail disguised as an innocent sauce.” The video, originally posted on X (formerly Twitter) by user @TheFlatEartherr, has racked up over 1.1 million views and over 220 comments, with many users echoing the message: always
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Are ‘Preservative-Free’ Foods Safer?0
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- May 19, 2025
These days, food packages flaunt the label “Preservative-Free” like a health badge. And let’s admit it—most of us feel good about choosing them. The term sounds natural, healthy, and safe. We believe we’re avoiding harmful chemicals. But here’s the truth: preservative-free doesn’t always mean safer. These foods can spoil faster and pose risks if we
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Food Pharmer Flags Health Concerns in Patanjali and Rooh Afza 0

May 12, 2025

Overview Revant Himatsingka, popularly known as Food Pharmer, recently sparked a wave of discussion on Instagram by breaking down the ingredient lists of two widely consumed summer beverages—Patanjali Gulab Sharbat and Rooh Afza. In his video titled “Patanjali and Rooh Afza EXPOSED”, he raised serious concerns about their sugar content, additives, and misleading labels. Patanjali’s

Court Fines for Excessive Benzoate in Pickles 0

Overview The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Kasaragod has fined a shop owner and a manufacturer for selling pickles containing excessive levels of chemicals beyond the permissible limit. The court found excess benzoate in mango pickles purchased from Metro Retailers in Kasaragod city. Fines Imposed The court fined M. Nimesh and C.H. Mushir, the owners

Benzoic Acid in Food Preservation: Benefits, Safety, and Key Applications 0

A to Z, General

December 20, 2024

Benzoic acid, naturally present in fruits, vegetables, and spices such as cranberries, tomatoes, and cinnamon, has long been valued for its antimicrobial properties. Used as a preservative for over a century, it plays a crucial role in modern food safety by preventing spoilage, extending shelf life, and reducing food waste. Its synthetic derivative, sodium benzoate,