A Support to Strengthen our Food Ecosystem
These are accessory foods mainly used for flavouring food preparation to improve their palatability. These are used in small amounts and their contribution to nutrient intake is very limited. Some …
Spices contain several pharmacologically active substances Read More
Pulses (or legumes as they are also called) are rich source of protein in our diets. In a vegetarian diet or a diet containing low amounts of animal foods, they …
Pulses are rich source of Protein Read More
The major cereals and millets consumed in India are rice, wheat (cereals), jowar, bajra, ragi (millets). In recent years, the production and consumption of maize has also increased. These grains …
Cereals & Millets are rich in minerals and dietary fibre Read More
Safe and good-quality food is essential for maintaining good health. Naturally-occurring toxins, environmental contaminants and adulterants in foods constitute a health hazard. Consumption of unsafe foods can lead to food-borne …
Foods consumed should be safe and clean Read More
Nutrients that we obtain through food have vital effects on physical growth and development, maintenance of normal body function, physical activity and health. Nutritious food is, thus needed to sustain …
A balanced diet is one which provides all the nutrients in required amounts and proper proportions Read More
General labelling requirements of food products as per Food Safety Standard Regulation, Legal Metrology Act and Central Pollution Control Board in India: 19. Product name and Category (category required in case …
How to design a food label Read More
Nutritive Value per 100 g of Watermelon Moisture (%) : 95.8Energy (Kcal) : 16Protein (g) : 0.2Fat (g) : 0.2Crude Fibre (g) : 0.2Vitamin C (mg) : 1Minerals (g) : …
Watermelon juice makes an excellent refreshing and cooling beverages Read More
Nutritive Value per 100 g of Muskmelon Moisture (%) : 95.2Energy (kcal) : 17Protein (g) : 0.3Fat (g) : 0.2Crude Fibre (g) : 0.4Carotene (µg) : 169Vitamin C (mg) : …
Muskmelon is famous for it’s typical musk like flavour Read More
Nutritive Value per 100 g of Ripe Mango Energy (Kcal) : 74Fibre (g) : 0.7Calcium (mg) : 14Iron (mg) : 1.3Carotene (µg) : 2743Vitamin C (mg) : 16 The unique …
Mangoes are an excellent source of carotene (pro-vitamin A) Read More
INTRODUCTION Amla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn.), also known as “Indian Gooseberry” belongs to the family Euphorbiaceae. It is one of the most important fruit of tropical and sub tropical region. Amla …
How to make “Amla Wine” & Standardisation of a Methodology Read More