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Biggest Milk Scam

13 years ago, kidney stones were diagnosed in 16 babies in Gansu province, China. All had been fed powdered milk that was later adulterated with a toxic industrial compound called melamine. Four months later, an estimated 300,000 babies in China contra...

Fun Facts about Jell-O!

Gelatin is a translucent, colorless, and tasteless food ingredient that is commonly obtained from collagen in animal body parts. When dry it is brittle and when wet it is rubbery. Gelatin is a protein-rich ingredient that can improve the taste, texture...

Intermediate Bulk Containers

With the increase in modification of forms of different food products, there has to be a modification even in the storage, packaging and transportation processes in food industries. Intermediate bulk containers can be an important mode to bring a revol...

How are food adulterated?

Food is among one of the three basic requirements of man’s survival. The lure of riches and general apathy towards mankind has led to adulterants being added to food from the simple stones in rice to the more harmful brick and boric powder. When humans...

Biggest food frauds of the world

All over the scams in the food industry, we hear the frauds about food adulteration. So what is adulteration in food? If simply put, then it would be something like the following: The act or process of intentional degradation of the quality of food ite...

How to Eat Healthily?

The key to a healthier, disease-free life is proper nutrition. Eating properly is extremely important as it has a direct impact on your overall health. There are many ways you can choose a smart diet and this can help you maintain, lose, or gain weight...

Indian Packaging Industry

Why does any finished good require a package? Why cannot it be sold openly? A package provides prevention, protection, and resistance from tampers. It might also be used to store special physical, chemical, or biological needs. Packages may also bear f...

The Rise of Indian Food Industry

The food industry is the most important field of our economy. It serves as a crucial connection between India's agricultural and industrial sectors, two of the country's most significant facets of the economy. After China, India is currently the world'...

Food Flavors: Understanding Food Additives

Food's appearance is critical, but food flavours determines its quality and acceptability in the end. Natural flavouring materials such as herbs, essential oils, and fruit juices have long been used in food preparations, but since availability has not ...

Advantages of Dry Storage Technique

Dry storage is one of the oldest food storage techniques. It has been in practice since a long time. The term "dry storage" refers to the storage of shell stock that is not submerged in water. Dry storage does not necessitate a climate-controlled envir...