Is Your Red Chilli Powder Pure? 4 Simple Tests to Find Out
NDTV Food Desk | Monday March 19, 2018
Red chillies are one of the most commonly used spices. In their powdered form, they are often used in Indian curries to add flavour and a rich colour.But, how safe is the red chilli powder that you have been using? Could it be adulterated?
No 'Plastic Rice' Found In Cuttack Markets, Say Food Inspectors
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 16, 2017
Rumours of plastic rice being sold in Cuttack on Thursday triggered panic among some residents in the city, local administration officials said. A similar rumour was also reported from Odisha's Nuapada district last week, officials said.
Indian's Video of Bouncing Rice Balls Went Viral. Now, Trouble
NDTV Food Desk | Thursday June 1, 2017
People all across the world have been trying out this technique to figure out if their everyday rice variety has traces of artificial content in it.
Sivakarthikeyan's Next Gets Title From Rajinikanth's Old Film
Saturday February 18, 2017
Filmmaker Mohan Raja shared the title of his upcoming project with Sivakarthikeyan on social media on the occasion of his birthday
A New Test May Now Be Able To Identify the Type of Meat in Your Hot Dog
Press Trust of India | Friday August 12, 2016
Scientists have developed a new method that can identify whether a hot dog contains beef or pork, an advance that may be especially important for people who do not eat certain types of meats.
Do You Know What Your Chewing Gum Contains?
Dr. Saurabh Arora, Founder of Food Safety Helpline | Monday May 30, 2016
Do you know that every time youre popping your favorite chewing gum in your mouth, you could actually be chewing a secretion from sheeps wool? Yes, that's right!
Kolkata's Civic Body Orders Testing of Bread Samples
IANS | Wednesday May 25, 2016
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has ordered sampling and testing of bread products across the city.
Mobile Food Testing Lab Launched in Chandigarh
PTI | Saturday April 2, 2016
A mobile food testing lab was today launched here which will give an opportunity to people in the to get their food material tested instantly at nominal costs.
Over 68 Per Cent Of Milk In India Does Not Conform To Standards
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 16, 2016
Over 68 per cent of milk in the country does not conform to standards laid down by the food regulator and the most common adulterant found in it is detergent, caustic soda, glucose, white paint and refined oil considered "very hazardous" which could cause serious ailments, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
Nestle Agrees to High Court's Proposal of Fresh Testing of Maggi
Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 18, 2017
Nestle India, the manufacturer of Maggi instant noodles has told the Bombay High Court that it was ready for an independent lab testing of the product provided the tests were carried out in the presence of a reputed scientist.
Assam Bans Annapurna Chilli Sauce, Niyor Drinking Water
IANS | Tuesday July 18, 2017
Niyor packaged drinking water, manufactured by Blue Bell Enterprise of Assam, was found to contain fluoride higher than the maximum permissible limit.
Screen What You Eat: How to Spot Adulterated Food
Kriti Malik, NDTV | Thursday July 30, 2015
It's a bit disturbing to think that what you eat might be adulterated.
FDA Raids Amul's Godown, Collects Samples for Testing
PTI | Tuesday July 18, 2017
Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) officials have raided Amul's godown in Ghaziabad and taken away six samples of its various milk products for testing.
Maharashtra Government Proposes Strict Punishment in Adulteration Cases
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 23, 2015
Maharashtra government is in favour of awarding capital punishment to those who indulge in adulteration of food, milk and medicines, the state Legislative Council was informed today.
Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Food Adulteration
IANS | Wednesday July 19, 2017
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice seeking stringent steps to curb the adulteration of food products.
संसद के शीतकालीन सत्र में लाया जाएगा मिलावट रोकने के लिए 'नया और सख़्त बिल'
Oct 13, 2016
त्योहारी सीजन में मिलावट पकड़ने के लिए छापेमारी
Oct 20, 2014
जम्मू-कश्मीर में मिलावट का मकड़जाल
Dec 22, 2013
मिलावट : 6 करोड़ का माल जब्त
Oct 18, 2011
दिवाली से पहले मिलावट का बाजार गर्म
Oct 15, 2011
Can food adulteration be prevented?
Oct 14, 2009
Is Your Red Chilli Powder Pure? 4 Simple Tests to Find Out
NDTV Food Desk | Monday March 19, 2018
Red chillies are one of the most commonly used spices. In their powdered form, they are often used in Indian curries to add flavour and a rich colour.But, how safe is the red chilli powder that you have been using? Could it be adulterated?
No 'Plastic Rice' Found In Cuttack Markets, Say Food Inspectors
India News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 16, 2017
Rumours of plastic rice being sold in Cuttack on Thursday triggered panic among some residents in the city, local administration officials said. A similar rumour was also reported from Odisha's Nuapada district last week, officials said.
Indian's Video of Bouncing Rice Balls Went Viral. Now, Trouble
NDTV Food Desk | Thursday June 1, 2017
People all across the world have been trying out this technique to figure out if their everyday rice variety has traces of artificial content in it.
Sivakarthikeyan's Next Gets Title From Rajinikanth's Old Film
Saturday February 18, 2017
Filmmaker Mohan Raja shared the title of his upcoming project with Sivakarthikeyan on social media on the occasion of his birthday
A New Test May Now Be Able To Identify the Type of Meat in Your Hot Dog
Press Trust of India | Friday August 12, 2016
Scientists have developed a new method that can identify whether a hot dog contains beef or pork, an advance that may be especially important for people who do not eat certain types of meats.
Do You Know What Your Chewing Gum Contains?
Dr. Saurabh Arora, Founder of Food Safety Helpline | Monday May 30, 2016
Do you know that every time youre popping your favorite chewing gum in your mouth, you could actually be chewing a secretion from sheeps wool? Yes, that's right!
Kolkata's Civic Body Orders Testing of Bread Samples
IANS | Wednesday May 25, 2016
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has ordered sampling and testing of bread products across the city.
Mobile Food Testing Lab Launched in Chandigarh
PTI | Saturday April 2, 2016
A mobile food testing lab was today launched here which will give an opportunity to people in the to get their food material tested instantly at nominal costs.
Over 68 Per Cent Of Milk In India Does Not Conform To Standards
India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 16, 2016
Over 68 per cent of milk in the country does not conform to standards laid down by the food regulator and the most common adulterant found in it is detergent, caustic soda, glucose, white paint and refined oil considered "very hazardous" which could cause serious ailments, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
Nestle Agrees to High Court's Proposal of Fresh Testing of Maggi
Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 18, 2017
Nestle India, the manufacturer of Maggi instant noodles has told the Bombay High Court that it was ready for an independent lab testing of the product provided the tests were carried out in the presence of a reputed scientist.
Assam Bans Annapurna Chilli Sauce, Niyor Drinking Water
IANS | Tuesday July 18, 2017
Niyor packaged drinking water, manufactured by Blue Bell Enterprise of Assam, was found to contain fluoride higher than the maximum permissible limit.
Screen What You Eat: How to Spot Adulterated Food
Kriti Malik, NDTV | Thursday July 30, 2015
It's a bit disturbing to think that what you eat might be adulterated.
FDA Raids Amul's Godown, Collects Samples for Testing
PTI | Tuesday July 18, 2017
Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) officials have raided Amul's godown in Ghaziabad and taken away six samples of its various milk products for testing.
Maharashtra Government Proposes Strict Punishment in Adulteration Cases
India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 23, 2015
Maharashtra government is in favour of awarding capital punishment to those who indulge in adulteration of food, milk and medicines, the state Legislative Council was informed today.
Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Food Adulteration
IANS | Wednesday July 19, 2017
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice seeking stringent steps to curb the adulteration of food products.
संसद के शीतकालीन सत्र में लाया जाएगा मिलावट रोकने के लिए 'नया और सख़्त बिल'
Oct 13, 2016
त्योहारी सीजन में मिलावट पकड़ने के लिए छापेमारी
Oct 20, 2014
जम्मू-कश्मीर में मिलावट का मकड़जाल
Dec 22, 2013
मिलावट : 6 करोड़ का माल जब्त
Oct 18, 2011
दिवाली से पहले मिलावट का बाजार गर्म
Oct 15, 2011
Can food adulteration be prevented?
Oct 14, 2009
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