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Mid-Day Meal Contamination – A Burning Issue 0

Every school day, millions of children across India eat a hot, cooked meal through the Mid-Day Meal Scheme. For many, it’s the most filling and nutritious meal they get all day. This scheme fights hunger, brings children to school, and helps reduce dropouts. But what happens when this meal, meant to nourish, becomes unsafe? Sadly,

Unmasking Dioxins: Hidden Toxins in Food and Their Health Risks 0

Have you ever heard of dioxins? You might not recognise the name, but these chemicals can show up in something as common as your next meal. Dioxins are harmful compounds that can sneak into the food we eat, especially animal-based products like meat, fish, and dairy. They’re not added on purpose—instead, they’re unwanted by-products of

Food Irradiation Explained: Why Irradiated Food Isn’t Radioactive 0

Have you ever noticed a label that says “irradiated” on a pack of spices or dry fruits and wondered what it means? The word might sound technical or even alarming, but there’s no need to worry. It’s not about nuclear energy or anything dangerous. Food producers use a method called food irradiation to make food

Brown Rice Contains More Arsenic Than White Rice, Warns New Study 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Overview New research has revealed that brown rice contains significantly more arsenic than white rice, raising fresh concerns about its long-term impact on health. A study published in the journal Risk Analysis by researchers from Michigan State University found that brown rice contains 15% higher levels of arsenic, a toxic metal linked to cancer and
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Government Stance on Palm Oil Consumption and Health Concerns 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 19, 2025
Overview The central government has stated that there is no unanimous “scientific evidence” on the health concerns regarding palm oil consumption. However, it acknowledged ongoing concerns about the use of refined oils, particularly palm oil, in food products. Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav, highlighted that the Indian Council of Medical
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PGI Study Urges India to Replace trans-fat with Healthier Oils 0
- Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 24, 2025
Report The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER)’s Department of Community Medicine and School of Public Health released a study emphasizing India’s urgent need to shift from trans fats to healthier edible oils. The report, ‘Roadmap for Replacing Trans-Fats with Healthy Edible Oil in India,’ was presented at a national stakeholder meeting aimed
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