Is It Safe To Heat Food In Microwave? Expert Reveals
Microwave is a small device that heats the food using radiations. Microwave appliances are present in almost every household today and are being used for cooking, heating, baking etc. A microwave is an electric oven that heats and cooks food by exposing it to electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range. In Indian homes, microwave […]
FDA warns firm: Test batches before, not after release
An Indonesian firm was warned by the US Food and Drug Administration for failures in product testing and method validation, among other breaches of current good manufacturing practice. In a November 2019 inspection of PT. MegaSura Mas, FDA inspectors found that some assays conducted for batch releases of an over-the-counter product were performed after the […]
New treatment protects tomatoes from Salmonella and E coli
The nonchlorine-based sanitizer, which contains levulinic acid and sodium dodecyl, can be used by vegetable farmers as a preharvest spray to control diseases such as Salmonella and E. coli. While most farmers rely on postharvest washing to reduce the risk of foodborne pathogens, the new study suggests that applying sanitizers to produce while it is […]
Healthy diet: FSSAI bans sales, ads of junk foods in school canteens, within 50 metres of campus
Sales and advertisements of junk foods in school canteens and within 50 metres around school campuses has been banned in order to promote safe and wholesome food for children, regulator FSSAI said on Tuesday. The Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2020 in this regard has been notified now after consideration of stakeholders’ comments, FSSAI said […]
It is highly unlikely that food is a source of Covid-19 contamination, experts say
(CNN)- A team of experts on food contamination says it is highly unlikely that food is a source of Covid-19 transmission. The International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods looked at the evidence that coronavirus might be carried on food or its packing and found very little. Their finding mirrors earlier reporting from the US […]
Is Ketchup Gluten-Free?
The original Chinese ketchup recipe, which is nothing like the tomato-based condiment you’re probably familiar with, mixed pickled fish with spices. Nowadays, ketchup is a sweet and tangy sauce made of tomatoes, water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Ketchup is a tomato-based condiment made by mixing tomatoes with water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices. Most ketchup […]
Food service cos with 10 or more outlets must mention calories against items
Food service establishments having Central licence or outlets at 10 or more locations now have to mention the calorific value against the food items displayed on the menu cards or boards or booklets and the reference information on calorie requirements shall also be displayed clearly and prominently as “An average active adult requires 2,000 kcal […]
Are Your Spices Fake or Real? Find Out How to Tell A Difference
Spices add flavor to your taste buds and make a dish come alive. Were you aware that while India produces these spices, many of them are not authentic or real? Fake spices are a great danger in the spice business. According to research, a few spices are likely to adulterate than other and it is […]
Possible Listeria contamination prompts recall of squash noodle medley
Giant Food is recalling Giant Food brand squash noodle medley because of possible Listeria contamination. Giant Food officials encourage customers who may have purchased the product not to consume it. Giant removed the product from stores after being notified by the supplier that a regulatory sample of the product tested positive for Listeria. Again, customers […]
No Need To Clean Veggies, Fruits With Soap Or Sanitizer: Experts
Taking advantage of the fear, many individuals, shops and suppliers are claiming to provide ‘sanitized’ or ‘disinfected’ fruits and vegetables. TOI conducted a fact check of this and found there is simply no need to use soap, chemicals or sanitizers to wash vegetables. According to her, washing fruits and vegetables with water gets 90-99% of […]