FDA launches drive against sale of synthetic khoya
Dehradun: In the run-up to Diwali, the Food and Drug Administration teams on Tuesday launched a campaign against the sale of synthetic and adulterated khoya/mawa (reduced dry milk used in sweets) in the state. The teams held random inspections at some of the most prominent khoya supply centres of Dehradun, including those at Hanuman Chowk […]
Modi govt to roll out regulations for limiting trans fats in food items by this month
New Delhi: To reduce incidence of heart ailments, the Narendra Modi government is likely to roll out regulations for limiting trans fatty acids or trans fats in food items by this month, ThePrint has learnt. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, the country’s apex food regulator, will mandatorily limit trans fats content in […]
High pesticide content found in curry leaves brought from other states
Kannur: Contaminated curry leaves are widely brought to the state, it has been found. Huge amount of pesticide was detected on curry leaves purchased from a shop in Thalassery the other day. The curry leaves brought from Tamil Nadu are widely sold in the state. A family in Thalassery found the curry leaves, which they […]
Check Sweets For Adulteration
The festive season brings its own challenges, and one of them is ensuring the snacks and sweets you buy are not adulterated. “Sweets are one of the most contaminated items and with the pandemic, some may be looking to increase margins by adopting unfair methods,” says Edwina Raj, senior dietitian. The most commonly adulterated item […]
Simple tips to identify adulterated and fake food items
Pay close attention to the packaging while buying a product. Counterfeiters can produce a close copy, but they mostly cannot perfect it. Opt for an authorised vendor and be sure to take the bill: Try to buy only from authorised retail shops, as it is expected that they keep genuine products. Beware of fake websites: […]
MoFPI and Commerce Ministry working on branding of food products: Tomar
Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, has said that MoFPI is working with the Commerce Ministry on branding of Indian food products. He informed that the Commerce Ministry has shortlisted many ready-to-eat food products along with fruits and vegetables for export markets. “Government is moving towards branding of food products and creation […]
Magnesium benefits: Why it’s great for bone, muscle, and brain health
Here’s what you need to know about what magnesium is good for, how to get enough of it, and what happens when you’re magnesium deficient. How much magnesium per day There are two types of essential minerals the human body needs – macro and trace minerals. Here’s a breakdown, according to the National Institutes of […]
IIT Madras researchers develop wrapping material to improve shelf life of food
Indian Institute of Technology researchers have developed a biodegradable wrapping material, with a built-in anti-bacterial compound to prevent food contamination, and to reduce plastic waste. Mr. Doble said the design would address the issue of solid waste and food contamination during storage due to bacterial growth. “The wrapping material we have developed also degrades at […]
Delhi HC stays implementation of FSSAI order on blending of mustard oil
The Delhi High Court has stayed the implementation of the order by FSSAI prohibiting blending of mustard oil. In response to a petition filed by Delhi-based BR Oil Industries Pvt. Ltd, a single bench of Justice Navin Chawla has stayed the order by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India), which was to come […]
Directions regarding display of “Date of Manufacturing” and “Best Before Date” in case of Sweets -Reg.
With reference to Order of even No. dated 25.09.2020 on the above subject, it is clarified that the said Order is applicable for Indian Sweets only and the FBOs are permitted to display the mandatory “Best Before Date” and “Date of Manufacturing” (voluntary and non- binding) on the container/ tray holding sweets at the outlet […]