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Peas laced with artificial green colour in the market: How to detect and shocking side effects – The Times of India

Peas laced with artificial green colour in the market: How to detect and shocking side effects – The Times of India

Artificial food colours are known to be dangerous for the human body. While we keep hearing about adulteration of turmeric, milk, and black pepper, a recent viral video doing rounds on social media has revealed crispy and crunchy green peas being adulterated with artificial food colour. A viral video by the Instagram handle _heresmyfood has revealed the process of making …

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How to Ensure Milk Purity at Home: 97% milk samples found adulterated in this state: 6 smart ways to check milk purity at home | – The Times of India

How to Ensure Milk Purity at Home: 97% milk samples found adulterated in this state: 6 smart ways to check milk purity at home | – The Times of India

Milk is often referred to as an integral part of a balanced diet, after all, it is a rich source of calcium, and other essential nutrients. But, what if you get to know that the milk you are drinking contains 50-75% water and rest, it is adulterated with harmful chemicals? Well, this is true in the case of Rajasthan, where …

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F.D.A. Upgrades Recall of Some Cal Yee Chocolates to Highest Risk Level

F.D.A. Upgrades Recall of Some Cal Yee Chocolates to Highest Risk Level

The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded its December recall of some chocolate- and yogurt-covered products made by Cal Yee Farm to its highest level of severity. The agency warned this week of potentially serious, or even deadly, consequences from eating the products for those who have an allergy or sensitivity to almonds, milk, sesame, soy, wheat and the synthetic …

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Union Budget 2025: Makhana Board in Bihar, here’s what makes this protein-rich snack a daily must-have – The Times of India

Union Budget 2025: Makhana Board in Bihar, here’s what makes this protein-rich snack a daily must-have – The Times of India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the creation of Makhana Board in Bihar in the Union Budget 2025. As per reports, Makhana Board will be established in Bihar to improve processing, value addition of this lesser-known protein-rich food item. The board will provide handholding and trade related technologies. It will also work to ensure farmers receive benefits of all …

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A Nutrition Program for Low-Income Americans Seeks Clarity on Funding Pause

A Nutrition Program for Low-Income Americans Seeks Clarity on Funding Pause

Representatives of groups that administer the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, a $7 billion effort funded entirely by the federal government, did not know on Tuesday whether the federal funding pause would affect the program. W.I.C., as it’s usually called, provides vouchers for healthy foods to low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children. Trump administration officials …

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The Perfect Cacio e Pepe Recipe, According to Science

The Perfect Cacio e Pepe Recipe, According to Science

A group of Italian physicists has dared to tinker with the traditional recipe for cacio e pepe, the challenging Roman dish consisting of pasta, pecorino cheese and black pepper. In a new study, the scientists claim to have “scientifically optimized” the recipe by adding an ingredient: cornstarch. Cacio e pepe, which means cheese and pepper, is a showcase of Italian …

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Fake Meat Is Processed. What Does That Mean for Its Health Benefits.

Fake Meat Is Processed. What Does That Mean for Its Health Benefits.

It’s not exactly the best moment to pitch ultraprocessed foods as healthy and delicious, but that’s exactly what two major producers of plant-based meat are trying to do. Beyond Meat wants to convince people that its vegan versions of meat products are good for you. So does its competitor, Impossible Foods, which recently changed its packaging colors from green to …

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