Bacteria are everywhere. Some are beneficial, such as those used to make fermented dairy and meat products. Others cause spoilage. And, a small percentage are harmful or pathogenic.
Unlike animals and plants that are composed of many cells, bacteria are single-celled organisms. Each bacterium cell is self-sufficient and so is able to live independently. Bacteria […]
Banned Drugs: Chloramphenicol & Nitrofurans
What are chloramphenicol (CAP) and nitrofurans (NF)?
Chloramphenicol
Highly effective and well-tolerated broad-spectrum antibiotic. It is an antibiotic first isolated from Streptomyces venequelae in 1947 but now produced synthetically
Nitrofurans
Group of broad spectrum antibiotics and antiprotozoa. The common nitrofurans are furazolidone (AOZ), furaltadone (AMOZ), nitrofurantoin (AHD) and nitrofurazone (SC). Nitrofurans are quickly metabolized in animals […]
You can preserve foods inexpensively by using canning, freezing, or drying techniques. Modern-day food preservation methods, such as water-bath canning, help you can and preserve with ease. After you understand the basic procedures for a food preservation method, you’ll just need to concentrate on preparing your recipe.
About canning food
Canning is the process of applying […]
FSSAI has launched a new mobile app. Â This app will allow the consumers in India to raise their food safety related concerns. Whether it is a Packaged Food or a Food Service Establishment, now consumers are empowered to know about the Food Business Operators and get informed about the Food Safety information. The app […]
Draft notification on amendment of Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 related to Microbiological Standards of Fish and Fishery Products
FSSAI has recently drafted proposals for amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standard and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 relating to Microbiological Standards of Fish and Fishery […]