A Support to Strengthen our Food Ecosystem
Nutrition information labelling is a description intended to inform the consumer of nutritional properties of a food. Purpose of nutrition labelling : Nutritional information: (a) Nutritional information is a description …
How to make Nutritional information table of a food on the label Read More
A grain is a living biological product which germinates and respires also. The respiration process in the grain is externally manifested by the decrease in dry weight, utilisation of oxygen, …
What is Grain? How temperature will effect on the quality? Read More
1. Sodium is the major electrolyte in the extracellular fluid. 2. Sodium plays an important role in nerve conduction and fluid balance in the body. 3. Maintenance of sodium balance …
Salt intake should be limited Read More
■ Water is the major constituent of the human body. ■ Water is useful to relieve thirst and to meet fluid requirements of the body. Why do we need water? …
It’s important to drink a good amount of water Read More
Food poisoning occurs when foods containing poisons of chemical or biological origin are eaten. The characteristic symptoms are abdominal pain and diarrhoea, usually accompanied by vomitting, which follow 2-36 hours …
What are the causes of food poisoning & its preventive measures Read More
Some toxic substances are naturally present in some pulses. These include trypsin inhibitors and haemagglutinins. Trypsin inhibitor, as the name indicates, interferes with digestion of proteins by inhibiting the action …
Toxic Compounds Found Naturally in Pulses Read More
Quality of Spices Spices form an indispensable part of our cultural food pattern. The term ‘spices’ applies to natural plant or vegetable products or mixtures of these, in whole or …
How do spices make food more flavorful and appealing? Read More
Key Summary: 1. Use of carbide gas or acetylene gas is not permitted for artificial ripening of fruits under Food Safety and Standards Regulations, due to the potential health hazards. …
How to ripen Fruits in a Safe Way Read More
Vegetables provide some vitamins A and C, minerals and fibre in our dietary. They provide a variety of textures and colours, which improves the acceptability and intake of the staple …
How to Minimize Nutritional Losses of Vegetable Read More
There have been rumors about plastic or fake eggs being sold in the market. But how true is this claim? Let’s break down the facts and understand why plastic eggs …
Why Plastic Chicken Egg is a Myth Read More