Although functional foods may have been traditionally used in many ancient cultures, Japan was the first country to have regulations for functional foods. Although the definitions may vary, it is more or less accepted that
India is currently facing a clear and parallel process of a demographic and epidemiological transition occurring at remarkable speed over all geographical regions, with dominant rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accompanied by a marked fall
The most important meal of the day is turning out to be a curse for school going kids. According to Public Health England, the average English child is consuming up so much on sugar before
Fermentalg, specializes in the production of oils and proteins derived from microalgae, has confirmed that production has begun on schedule for the first batches of microalgae oil that is naturally rich in DHA. Philippe Lavielle,
In a move to beef up its scientific armory, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reconstituted its scientific committee and panels. Scientific committee will include Sushil Kumar, former director and vice-chancellor, National
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), food regulator, has now pen down new guidelines for the companies indulge in food business. According to the new guidelines released by FSSAI, the companies need to
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed s to adopt 46 food additive standards previously issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
Tea, one of the most popular and preferred drink of the country, has become a great matter of concern for the officials due to recent hike in tea adulteration. Despite of continuous and repeated raids
Lesaffre, a global key player in the yeasts and fermentation industry announces the acquisition of Sensient‘s Strasbourg yeast extract food business and yeast extract facility. Sensient’s facility produces and sells brewer’s yeast extracts and yeast
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently released a benchmarks to fortify the nutritional quality of food items used in social programmes such as ICDS, PDS and midday meals such as