Introduction
Fresh vegetables and fruits contain nutrients, vitamins and minerals essential for growth and health and are important components of a healthy diet. However, some vegetables and fruits may contain natural toxins which could be potentially harmful to our health. Every now and then, there have been reports of food poisoning cases suspected to have […]
Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assays (ELISAs) combine the specificity of antibodies with the sensitivity of simple enzyme assays, by using antibodies or antigens coupled to an easily-assayed enzyme. ELISAs can provide a useful measurement of antigen or antibody concentration. There are two main variations on this method: The ELISA can be used to detect the presence […]
Celiac Disease is on The Rise and Most People Remain Undiagnosed
Gluten is a protein composite found in several types of grains, including wheat, spelt, rye and barley. Gluten consists of two proteins… gliadin and glutenin. It is the gliadin part that people react negatively to.When flour is mixed with water, gluten forms a sticky cross-linked […]
Introduction
Argemone mexicana grows abundantly all over the India mainly during the months of March to May. Its seeds are blackish brown, round and netted. These seeds apparently have close resemblance with mustard seeds. Due to this reason, mustard seeds are often adulterated with Argemone mexicana seeds either accidentally or intentionally.
The oil of Argemone mexicana […]
Numerous representation have been received in FSSAI from FBOs engaged in manufacture & distribution of Neutraceuticals, Food supplements & Health Supplements regarding large scale enforcement activities undertaken by state food safety department.
It has been decided that till the standards of Neutraceutical, Food supplement & Health Supplement are finally notified, the enforcement activities against such […]
Under regulation 3.1.11 of Food safety & Standards (food product Standard & Food additive) Regulation 2011, Monosodium Glutamate (INS 621) may be added to specified food as per provisions of Appendix A, subject to Good manufacturing Practices and under proper declaration as provided 2.4.5(18) of Food Safety Labeling &Packaging.
It is widely known that Glutamate […]
We are delighted to inform you that our laboratory has been approved by Indonesia Agricultural Quarantine Agency (IAQA) for testing food exports to Indonesia. This approval will allow us to conduct testing on consignments of fresh foods of plant origin (FFPO) meant for exports to Indonesia.  Some of these products include fruits & vegetables like dried chilies, […]
 Online Registration Procedure
Step 1 Sign-up through the APEDA Website. (Click on “Register as Member” link on the Home Page). â€.
Step 2 The exporter require to first enter the basic detail, IE CODE, Email ID & Mobile number and submit.
Step 3 An OTP (One Time Password) for confirming the details will be sent on […]
“United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)has informed that they have planned to conduct routine inspections of Indian firms that grow /harvest, pack process, manufacture or distribute dried dairy, ready to eat, dried fruits/ vegetables, low acid/ acidified canned food, sea food and dietary supplements to export USA for prevention and enhancing consumer protection […]
Introduction
Carbohydrates are one of the most important components in many foods. Carbohydrates may be present as isolated molecules or they may be physically associated or chemically bound to other molecules. Individual molecules can be classified according to the number of monomers that they contain asmonosaccharides, oligosaccharides or polysaccharides. Molecules in which the carbohydrates are […]