Sweet corn can turn dark after home canning even when it was processed correctly; natural compounds can react with iron and air to create the unexpected colourSweet corn may develop brown or black hues after home canning due to chemical reactions. These color changes often occur without spoilage, ...
19 Oct, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Cindy Crawford ‘beyond heartbroken’ after son Presley Gerber’s death at 27: What she said in her Instagram tributeCrawford has paid tribute to her son, Presley Gerber, after his death at 27. In an Instagram post, she described him as a “sweet, beautiful...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
Farmers face 15% loss as poultry feed costs surgePoultry farmers are currently experiencing losses of approximately 15% due to rising livestock feed costs. Key ingredients have seen price ...
19 Oct, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
In 2024, a New York dairy farmer wanted solar income without losing his fields; the 6.5-megawatt project was designed around crops and cowsA pioneering dairy farmer in northern New York is merging the realms of agriculture and solar energy by partnering with a solar developer o...
18 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
India sets zero sugar diversion for ethanol in 2026/27 tenderIndia has instructed oil marketing companies to cease sugar diversion for ethanol production by the year 2026-27. This decision arises amid...
16 Oct, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Cake baked inside a sealed canning jar may look like a clever shelf-stable gift, but its moist, low-acid interior can create conditions where botulism can growMason jar desserts, such as cakes and breads, pose serious safety concerns primarily due to the risk of botulism. Unlike traditional cannin...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
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...
16 Oct, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
‘His breakfast used to be chocolates’: Karisma Kapoor reveals Salman Khan’s sweet tooth. How a simple diet helps him stay fit at 60On Koffee With Karan 9, Karisma Kapoor reminisced about Salman Khan's love for chocolates, revealing that even in Switzerland, he would ind...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
Karnataka food safety officials crack down on sweet makers, issue notice to 10 unitsThe Karnataka Food Safety Wing has conducted inspections of sweet manufacturing and retail outlets across the state. During these inspectio...
15 Oct, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Navratri Day 6 Bhog 2026: Honey, Fruits and Sweets, What to Offer Maa Katyayani on October 16Navratri Day 6 Prasad 2026: On October 16, the sixth day of Sharad Navratri, devotees worship Maa Katyayani, the sixth form of Goddess Durg...
15 Oct, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
White flecks floating around canned squash can look like spoilage, but starch, hard-water minerals, or table-salt additives may cause harmless cloudiness in the jarOpening a can of squash might show some cloudy liquid or floating particles, but don't panic—they're often harmless culprits like starch, h...
14 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
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. ...
14 Oct, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
Bitter truth: Surge in sugar prices to push up festival budgetsSweets and desserts are experiencing higher prices this festive season due to increasing sugar costs and rising demand. Sugar prices have s...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Veeramani trend: Madurai influencer seeks Diwali gifts on Insta, gets non-stop COD parcels of JCB, Rs 1.6 lakh TV, fridge, phone and Rs 70 crore army tankA request for a box of Deepavali sweets on X reportedly turned into a harassment ordeal for Madurai influencer Veeramani after followers be...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Chewing gum is not an eatable item says Gujarat HC: Bubble gum is not swallowed hence it attracts higher 12.5% tax, rules courtGujarat High Court has ruled that chewing gum cannot be classified as an edible sweet or sweetmeat under state Value Added Tax provisions b...
13 Oct, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Craving spicy ramen? Mumbai nutritionist shares a healthy recipe with 20 g proteinMumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana has unveiled a guilt-free, homemade ramen recipe that's taking social media by storm. Featuring shirat...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
An Asian pear can look like any other sweet fruit, but needs extra acid for home canning; add 1 tablespoon of bottled lemon juice to every pint jarCanning Asian pears, requires meticulous attention, especially given their low acidity. To safely prepare these fruits for preservation, it...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST