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Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.- Dry ice’s use, devised in India, pioneered culinary advancementsGases are vital for modern life. From cooling vaccines to preserving food, their impact is immense. An Indian doctor's early innovation wit...
- Crude awakening: Chemical companies face margin pressure as oil-linked costs surge amid geopolitical tensionsRising crude oil prices are pressuring chemical sector margins due to increased feedstock and energy costs. Despite this, the Nifty Chemica...
- In 1933, one unexpected waxy deposit inside a reactor helped create modern plastic foreverA chance discovery in a 1933 laboratory experiment led to polyethylene, a plastic now vital for packaging and industry. Chemists Eric Fawce...
- Drug regulator drafts guidelines on high-risk solvents after tainted syrup deaths in kidsIndia's drug regulator is creating new rules for dangerous solvents in children's medicines. This follows tragic deaths linked to contamina...
- Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat? Here's what the science saysSprouted potatoes need not be discarded immediately. Small sprouts on firm potatoes can be trimmed, and the potato cooked. However, soft, m...
- Why bananas ripen so quickly, and the trick that may slow it downBananas ripen quickly due to ethylene gas. A new method uses aluminum foil to wrap banana stems, limiting gas release and slowing ripening....
- 6 easy ways: How to stop your bananas from turning blackStop wasting money on mushy fruit with these six easy tricks to keep bananas fresh. From wrapping the stems to hanging them for better airf...
- 6 easy ways: How to stop tomatoes from turning soft within daysStop wasting soft produce with these six simple ways to store tomatoes. By learning to store them stem-side down and avoiding the texture-k...
- How to Make Avocados Last Longer With a Simple Ripeness RuleUnlock the secret to longer-lasting avocados by understanding their ripeness. Keep hard fruits on the counter to ripen naturally. Once soft...
- The Refrigerator Drawer Setting Almost Every American Has Wrong, And Why Produce Dies FasterYour refrigerator's crisper drawer holds a secret to fresher produce. A simple humidity slider, often overlooked, can double the life of fr...
- The Signs Your Banana Was Ripened ArtificiallyBananas ripen naturally with ethylene, developing flavor and texture. Artificial methods use chemicals like calcium carbide, speeding up th...
- Why You Should Never Store Potatoes and Onions TogetherKeep onions and potatoes separate in your kitchen to extend their shelf life. Onions release ethylene gas, which causes potatoes to sprout ...
- Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
- How to keep bananas fresh for weeks without turning blackBananas ripen quickly due to ethylene gas. Simple tricks can slow this process. Wrapping stems in foil or plastic helps. Keep bananas away ...
- Chirag Paswan flags spice export quality issues, says rejections are “disheartening and embarrassing”Union Minister Paswan highlighted spices’ historic role in India’s trade and their vast untapped potential beyond culinary use.
- Mangoes, bananas, papayas under watch: FSSAI crackdown begins over illegal 'masala' use for ripening; What India’s top food regulator is warningFood Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a fresh directive to states to intensify action against the illegal use of artifici...
- FSSAI acts tough against the use of banned artificial ripeners in fruitsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has ordered states to crack down on illegal fruit ripening methods, particularly the use of banned calcium c...
- West Asia war may have adverse implications for auto industry: SIAMThe war in West Asia could create near-term headwinds for India’s automobile sector through rising input costs, supply chain disruptions an...
- This Storage Mistake Ruins Fruit and Vegetables Sooner Than ExpectedFood waste from fruits and vegetables is a common kitchen problem. Research shows improper storage, especially mixing ethylene-producing fr...
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