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FSSAI- Draft Notification on FSS (Food product Standard and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation related to standards of all pulses, whole and decorticated Pearl Millet grains, Degermed Maize flour and Maize Grit, Couscous, Tempe, Textured Soy Protein, Sago flour, Honey, Bee Wax ,Royal Jelly and Steviol glycoside. (Uploaded on: 19.12.2017)

By |December 27th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on FSSAI- Draft Notification on FSS (Food product Standard and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation related to standards of all pulses, whole and decorticated Pearl Millet grains, Degermed Maize flour and Maize Grit, Couscous, Tempe, Textured Soy Protein, Sago flour, Honey, Bee Wax ,Royal Jelly and Steviol glycoside. (Uploaded on: 19.12.2017)

F. No. Stds/CPL&CP/Draft Notification/FSSAI-2017.— The following draft of certain regulations, further to amend the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, which the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India proposes to make with previous approval of the Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (e) […]

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A Safe Food Supply: The Importance of Microbiological Testing.

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Introduction

Man’s food supply consists primarily of plants and animals and products derived from them. Microorganisms are naturally present in the soil, water, and air, and therefore exterior surfaces of plants and animals are contaminated with a variety of microorganisms. There is little specificity to this microflora since it reflects that of the environment in […]

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The Good the Bad and the Ugly of Food Additives.

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Each and every day there are news bulletins and research findings supporting or warning us against this additive or that coloring. It’s often very difficult to keep it all straight. It can be terrifying to walk down the grocery store aisle where virtually every product is loaded with preservatives. We’ve all heard the rules […]

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7 Reasons Why Stevia is Better Than Refined Sugar

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Stevia is a natural sweetener, derived from thestevia rebaudiana plant that was first discovered centuries ago in Paraguay by the native population. But it wasn’t until the late 19th century that a Swiss botanist working in South America documented the so-called “sweet leaf”, and brought it back with him.

Stevia is available in many forms. […]

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Omega-3 fatty acid profiling and dietary forensics.

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The human body can make most of the types of fats it needs from other fats or raw materials. That isn’t the case for omega-3 fatty acids (also called omega-3 fats and n-3 fats). These are essential fats—the body can’t make them from scratch but must get them from food. Foods high in Omega-3 […]

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Spirulina (dietary supplement)

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What is it?
Spirulina is a natural “algae” (cyanbacteria) powder that is incredibly high in protein and a good source of antioxidants, B-vitamins and other nutrients. When harvested correctly from non-contaminated ponds and bodies of water, it is one of the most potent nutrient sources available. It is largely made up of protein and essential amino […]

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What are the Differences between GC and HPLC?

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Gas chromatography and High Performance Liquid Chromatography are both separation techniques which have gained immense popularity in both academic and industrial laboratories. High Performance Liquid Chromatography has found favour in applications covering pharmaceuticals, foods, life sciences and polymers whereas Gas Chromatography has significant applications in petroleum and petrochemical industry, flavours and fragrances and, environmental air monitoring,. A […]

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Vitamin K

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Vitamin K is known as the “blood-clotting vitamin” for its important role in healing wounds. The “K” is derived from the German word koagulation. Vitamin K also plays an important role in bone health.
Sources
Bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract naturally make vitamin K. Dietary sources of vitamin K include green leafy vegetables — collards, green […]

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Food Preservation Methods: Canning, Freezing, and Drying

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You can preserve foods inexpensively by using canning, freezing, or drying techniques. Modern-day food preservation methods, such as water-bath canning, help you can and preserve with ease. After you understand the basic procedures for a food preservation method, you’ll just need to concentrate on preparing your recipe.
About canning food
Canning is the process of applying […]

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Source identification and entry pathways of banned antibiotics Nitrofuran and Chloramphenicol.

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Banned Drugs: Chloramphenicol & Nitrofurans

What are chloramphenicol (CAP) and nitrofurans (NF)?

Chloramphenicol

Highly effective and well-tolerated broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is an antibiotic first isolated from Streptomyces venequelae in 1947 but now produced synthetically

Nitrofurans

Group of broad spectrum antibiotics and antiprotozoa. The common nitrofurans are furazolidone (AOZ), furaltadone (AMOZ), nitrofurantoin (AHD) and nitrofurazone (SC). Nitrofurans are quickly metabolized in animals […]

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