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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...- 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....
- 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...
- 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...
- Trump–Mamdani handshake sparks debate on post-poll political paradoxA surprising meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani marks a shift from election rhetoric to governance. This reconciliation highli...
- 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...
- Why you should never store onions in the fridge? The science behind keeping the layered bulbs freshWhole onions turn limp and moldy in refrigerators because cold temperatures trigger starch‑to‑sugar conversion and high humidity fosters ro...
- 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.
- Does the future of Hapus lie in fruit wine?One mango farmer in Ratnagiri is experimenting with making part of his crop into a fruit wine, in the hope that this value addition might h...
- FSSAI warns traders, FBOs not to use prohibited calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruitsIn a statement, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it has already prohibited the use of calcium carbide also known a...
- Perfect mangoes for the perfect Indian summerSummer nostalgia for so many Indians is shot through with memories of shady orchards on hot days and a bucketful of mangoes.
- Is your Alphonso safe to eat?A media report quoted doctors warning about “dizziness, headache, skin burning, allergy, vomiting and diarrhoea, to name a few” which could...
- 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.
- Mumbai’s much-loved mangoes, Alphonso, turning bland and harmful due to artificial ripeningFor many consumers in Mumbai, Alphonsos are all that matter, with other locally available varieties such as Pairis & Badamis being dismisse...
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