A Support to Strengthen our Food Ecosystem
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
Dietary fibres are plant constituents that are resistant to digestion in the human digestive tract. They consist of cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, mucilages, gums and lignin. All except lignin are complex …
Adequate intake of dietary fibers are important in daily diet Read More
Dietary fat affects the risk of heart disease through several mechanisms. High intakes of saturated fatty acids increase blood levels of total and LDL cholesterol and accelerate the processes of …
How to reduce fat and maintain good health Read More
The onion (Allium cepa) is a highly significant vegetable and condiment crop widely cultivated across India. Renowned for its distinct flavor, the onion is a pungent edible bulb that enhances …
Onion is rich with calcium, riboflavin, minerals & antioxidants Read More
Potatoes have several health benefits. They are highly alkaline, which helps the body maintain its alkaline balance and can counteract excess acidity (acidosis). Potatoes also dissolve uric acid and prevent …
Potato is excellent source of beneficial micro nutrients Read More