Metals and other elements can be naturally present in food or can enter food as a result of human activities such as industrial and agricultural processes. The metals of particular concern in relation to harmful effects on health are mercury, lead, cadmium, tin and arsenic. Mercury and lead are often referred to as “heavy […]
Avoiding conflict of interest and maintaining confidentiality is a challenge for both the laboratory and the accrediting body. Arrangements must be in place to avoid conflict of interest and undue pressure, and policies and procedures to maintain confidentiality.
ISO/IEC  17025:2005 describes the term “arrangement” as a broadly defined document, rather than a spelled out, step-b -step procedure. Confidentiality  requires a […]
Gur (Jaggery) is a natural, traditional sweetener made by the concentration of sugarcane juice and is known all over the world in different local names. It is a traditional unrefined non-centrifugal sugar consumed in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. Containing all the minerals and vitamins present in sugarcane juice, it is known as […]
India is the world’s largest producer of many fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, major spices, fresh meat, few fibrous crops such as jute, several staples such as millets, castor oil seed etc. and ranked amongst the world’s five largest producers of over 80% agricultural produce items, including many cash crops such as coffee and […]
Guilt-free sugary treats may be on the horizon as scientists, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered an enzyme that can stop the toxic effects of sugar in various organs of the body. The finding could lead to the development of therapeutics for obesity and type 2 diabetes researchers said.
The enzyme, named glycerol 3-phosphate phosphatase (G3PP), plays […]
Nutraceutical
Nutraceuticals is a broad umbrella term that is used to describe any product derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to the basic nutritional value found in foods.
Term commonly used anonymously for designer foods, health foods, fortified foods, medifoods, vita foods, pharma foods, functional foods and dietary supplements.
Term coined by Dr.Stephen […]
The laboratory regularly offers training programs designed to meet the needs of all levels of students or professionals related to the field of laboratory analysis.
Apart from our short term programs we also provide programs to assist students with completing their project work as part of their post graduate curriculum. Our unique customized programs allow […]
Notice for operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Food Import) Regulations, 2016 with immediate effect, is out. For more details click http://www.fssai.gov.in/Portals/0/Pdf/Draft_Import_Regulation.pdf
AAHAR is considered to be an important and largest food fair organized in India in terms of participation and visitors. This event provides good opportunity to the exporters to showcase their products in this important forum where the potential players from India and other countries participate. For more details view the online booking manual by clicking, http://www.aaharinternationalfair.com/doc/online-booking-manual.pdf
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Making foods look fresh, edible and acceptable to consumers is common sense within the food industry. Who wants to buy pallid bakery products, wrinkled veggies or shriveled meat, for example? However, in using certain additives such as prohibited synthetic dyes, some unscrupulous producers take extreme measures to enhance their product, endangering consumer health in […]