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World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...- PetroChina forecasts Chinese oil consumption will drop 4.9% this yearChina's oil use is set to decline in 2026. This shift comes as the nation embraces new energy sources and faces elevated oil prices. PetroC...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- The One Kitchen Habit That’s Quietly Spoiling Your Fruits and Veggies Faster Than You RealizeMost people think that the right way to store fruits and vegetables is to store them inside the refrigerator or to place them inside a frui...
- FSSAI asks States to curb use of illegal ripening agents, synthetic coatings on fruitsFSSAI has directed states to intensify inspections to curb the illegal use of ripening agents like calcium carbide and synthetic coatings o...
- Bad taste for ‘aam aadmi’: How adulterated mangoes pose fresh headache for regulators, consumersThe use of banned chemicals to ripen fruits is prevalent despite penalties and laws. The ball is in the food safety regulator’s court.
- FSSAI mulls allowing use of ethylene gas for fruits ripeningMeanwhile, in a separate notification, FSSAI has also proposed to fix new permissible limits of heavy metals in the various food products.
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