Artificial food colours are known to be dangerous for the human body. While we keep hearing about adulteration of turmeric, milk, and black pepper, a recent viral video doing rounds on social media has revealed crispy and crunchy green peas being adulterated with artificial food colour. A viral video by the Instagram handle _heresmyfood has…
Milk is often referred to as an integral part of a balanced diet, after all, it is a rich source of calcium, and other essential nutrients. But, what if you get to know that the milk you are drinking contains 50-75% water and rest, it is adulterated with harmful chemicals? Well, this is true in…
Red chilli powder is one of the most common spices used in Indian kitchens. It not just adds the perfect colour to the curries but also enhances the taste and spiciness. This red-coloured spice of one of the popular Indian brands has been recalled by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Read…
NEW DELHI: Homegrown Indian liquor makers are mulling approaching food & beverages regulator FSSAI for a separate standard for the Indian single malt whisky that is rapidly scaling with the ongoing trend of premiumisation and has won several prestigious international awards. This will help maintain the reputation of Indian single malt whisky – now exported…
We often buy dairy products from brands and local vendors thinking they are rich in protein and other nutrients and are going to boost the immunity and overall health. But, what if they only become the reason for illness? Well, its true and food inspection officials recently ceased many dairy units in Hyderabad for the…
Food safety inspections in Secunderabad revealed alarming hygiene violations at several restaurants. Golden Dragon Restaurant was found storing expired chicken and unlabelled noodles, while Sarvi Restaurant and Bakery had unlabelled biscuits and rusted cake containers. Chillies Restaurant had a cockroach infestation and uncovered food. These discoveries raise serious concerns about food safety practices in the…
