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Found glass-like crystals on pickled asparagus? They may form naturally from rutin in the spears and are generally harmless if the asparagus was properly preserved and shows no signs of spoilageRutin crystals commonly appear in pickled asparagus, resembling glass-like flecks. These natural pigment deposits result from chemical reac...- Stranger dropped a bag of Cheetos in America's largest caves, disrupting an entire ecosystem. It attracted fungi, flies and insects; Staff ended up preserving cave's formationA bag of Cheetos left in Carlsbad Caverns National Park caused unexpected changes to the delicate cave ecosystem. The snack attracted molds...
- Montana removed non-native brook trout and repaired mining-damaged White's Creek; the struggling native cutthroat trout population then grew at least sevenfoldIn White's Creek, Montana, a dedicated conservation project took shape to safeguard the native westslope cutthroat trout from the encroachm...
- Apple Fellow Phil Schiller and his wife donate $25 million to help protect coral reefs across the world; How their gift will fund new researchPhil Schiller and Kim Gassett-Schiller announced a $25 million donation to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. This funding aims to e...
- FDA suspends licences of warehouses of Reliance Consumer, Reliance Retail, Blinkit, Zomato HyperpureMaharashtra FDA has taken action against five warehouses for selling expired food products worth over Rs 48 lakh. Inspections revealed seri...
- Nestlé India & Hindustan Unilever face FSSAI notices over misleading claims, non-compliance; what regulator flagged in Resource Renal and Horlicks Mother's PlusThe FSSAI has issued notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever over alleged misleading claims and regulatory violations involving Reso...
- Your daily chai under scanner: FSSAI proposes new science-based limits for two pesticide residues in tea; what consumers should knowFSSAI has proposed maximum residue limits for two pesticides in tea under draft regulations published on October 16. The proposal sets a li...
- FSSAI proposes banning addition of fructose, sucrose in baby food productsThe FSSAI has drafted an amendment to restrict the use of sucrose and fructose in infant food products aimed at infants below six months. T...
- Canada resets India ties, PM Modi likely to visit in DecemberPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada on December 11-12 to enhance bilateral relations. The trip aims to focus on key ar...
- 17-year-old Miami scientist Gabriella Rothberg is genetically engineering tomatoes that taste like beef burgers and could provide iron-rich nutritionGabriella Rothberg, a 17-year-old scientist, is working on genetically engineering tomatoes to taste like beef. These tomatoes aim to provi...
- White sediment at the bottom of canned green beans can resemble spoilage, but hard-water minerals may react with natural bean compounds to form a harmless depositWhen inspecting canned goods, it's common to find a white residue that forms when hard water interacts with pectin. This sediment, especial...
- Canada ministers step up outreach to boost tiesCanada is actively working to enhance its relationship with India through a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. In a significant ...
- 84 BSF personnel hospitalised in Manipur over suspected food poisoningEighty-four Border Security Force personnel were hospitalized in Manipur after suspected food poisoning following breakfast. They consumed ...
- Nestlé India says rising inflation, particularly food inflation, is a realityNestlé India has reported a strong 20.5% increase in sales for the September quarter. Profit after tax rose significantly due to robust vol...
- Home-canned red beets can suddenly turn pale, then regain their darker color days later; heat temporarily changes the pigments before the reaction reversesCanning your own beets at home might surprise you with unexpected color changes, like a lighter hue that sometimes shows up after canning. ...
- Advocate moves NHRC seeking safeguards for people detained during Delhi agitation; seeks food, water and medical careAdvocate Virendra Vashist has approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), seeking preventive measures to ensure adequate food, ...
- Meet Armaan Dhanda, who left college at 22 to turn microbes into tiny factories, his biotech startup raised $2.6 millionDhanda co-founded the company with Samyak Baid, and they met at the National University of Singapore (NUS). The main approach of the busine...
- FSSAI may amend laws to make online players more accountableThe regulator has also started inspections of dark stores of quick commerce firms and cloud kitchens, he said. While platforms often mentio...
- Stale crackers and cereal can turn crisp again instead of going in the trash; a few minutes in a 425°F oven can drive off enough moisture to revive the crunchReviving your stale dry snacks, like crackers, is simple and effective. Using an oven to eliminate excess moisture can bring back their del...
- FSSAI issues notices to Dr Reddy's, Nestle Health Science, Amazon, Flipkart over misleading protein claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has sent notices to multiple firms, such as Dr Reddy's and Nestle Health Science, regardin...
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