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Paneer is one of the most widely consumed dairy products in India. From palak paneer and matar paneer to paneer tikka and chilli paneer, it forms the foundation of countless restaurant dishes and home-cooked meals. Traditionally, paneer is made by heating milk and adding an acid such as lemon juice or vinegar to separate the…
Veteran actor Rakesh Bedi has spoken out against food and beverage adulteration, saying those who deliberately put consumers’ lives at risk for profit should face stringent punishment.In a video shared on social media, Bedi questioned the safety of consumable products in India and said adulteration should not be treated as a minor regulatory offence. His…
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe is becoming widely popular for his zero-tolerance policy towards compromises in food safety. Within roughly his first month in office, the FDA conducted 904 raids across Maharashtra and suspended the licences of several non-compliant food businesses, including iconic restaurants. In a recent conversation with NDTV, Tukaram Mundhe spoke about how…
Ghee is a staple in most Indian households and is widely valued for its rich flavour, nutritional benefits and versatility in cooking. However, with rising concerns about food adulteration, ensuring the purity of the ghee you consume has become more important than ever. In a recent post on X, the Food Safety and Standards Authority…
A KFC outlet in Kondapur, Hyderabad, is facing food safety concerns after a routine safety inspection flagged the use of unsafe cooking oil. The outlet was flagged for using cooking oil with Total Polar Compounds exceeding permissible limits. The inspection team noted dark and overused oil with poor quality control and potential safety risks. For…
As seasonal fruits begin to flood markets across the country, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a fresh warning against unsafe ripening practices. The food authority has directed all states and Union Territories to strictly enforce regulations against the use of prohibited artificial fruit ripening agents. With fruits like mangoes,…
Popular street food items such as momos, chowmein and burgers are widely consumed across India. However, a recent food safety raid in Uttar Pradesh has raised serious concerns about the ingredients used to prepare accompaniments served with these favourites. The Food Safety Department conducted a raid at a house in Hapur district, near Meerut, and…
The next time you sip a cup labeled “herbal tea” or “flower tea,” it may come with a different designation altogether. India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has clarified that only products derived from Camellia sinensis can legally be called “tea,” tightening rules around naming and labeling in the…
Telangana’s Commissioner of Food Safety visited MG Bus Station in Hyderabad’s Imblibun area on September 10, 2024. The task force inspected several food outlets at the location and unearthed serious violations. Firstly, at Nandini Cafeteria, the officials found patchy flooring, water stagnation, open washroom doors, windows without insect-proof screens, 20 kilos of suspected contaminated lime…