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New non-invasive formaldehyde sensor can detect adulterated fish at room temperature

New non-invasive formaldehyde sensor can detect adulterated fish at room temperature

Nanomaterials and Nanoelectronics Laboratory, headed by Dr Hemen Kr. Kalita, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Guwahati University, Assam has developed a cost-effective formalin sensor using tin oxide-reduced graphene oxide composite that can effectively detect the

Column
Why Botanical Integrity in Herbal Products is Crucial

Why Botanical Integrity in Herbal Products is Crucial

Dr Amit Chandra, Distinguished Scientist - Botanical Innovation, Amway Global I&S (R&D) In the dynamic world of ayurvedic and herbal preparations in India, maintaining botanical integrity is paramount. Purity, Safety and Potency (PSP) are crucial considerations,

Interview
“The Ayush department has been playing a vital role in promoting the herbal industry”

“The Ayush department has been playing a vital role in promoting the herbal industry”

Anjenay Agarwal, Founder and Director, Royal Bee Natural Products The honey market in India achieved a significant milestone, reaching Rs 23.3 billion in 2022. Looking ahead, the market is projected to expand further and reach Rs

Opinion
“We are supporting the food industry in the identification of food fraud and adulteration”

“We are supporting the food industry in the identification of food fraud and adulteration”

With the fifth World Food Safety Day (WFSD) being celebrated on 7 June 2023 to draw attention and inspire action to help prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks, NUFFOODS Spectrum spoke to Amit Chopra, Managing

Technologies
How Technology is Impacting Dairy Industry

How Technology is Impacting Dairy Industry

The Indian dairy sector has been going great guns since Verghese Kurien unleashed the White Revolution in India. There's been no looking back, despite numerous challenges by way of fodder shortage, milk adulteration, cattle diseases

Feature
Rationale for Ramping up Food Testing Labs

Rationale for Ramping up Food Testing Labs

Food adulteration has long been a significant concern in India. High-profile cases involving Nestle’s Maggi noodles and honey from established Indian brands such as Dabur and Patanjali are among the most controversial, sparking public outrage.

Research
IIT-M develops pocket-friendly device to detect milk adulteration in 30 secs

IIT-M develops pocket-friendly device to detect milk adulteration in 30 secs

The 3D paper-based portable device could be easily adapted for use in homes  Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have developed a three-dimensional (3D) paper-based portable device that can detect adulteration in milk

FSSAI
FSSAI directs States/UTs to deploy mobile food testing vans for safe milk products

FSSAI directs States/UTs to deploy mobile food testing vans for safe milk products

168 FSWs are currently available with the States/UTs for carrying out on-the-spot food testing The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed States/UTs to deploy Food Safety on Wheels (FSW) mobile food