Introduction Nutraceutical is a portmanteau of 2 words “Nutrition” and “Pharmaceutical”, coined by Dr.Stephen DeFelice (1,2). Our Indian food regulatory authority FSSAI (Food safety and standards authority of...
Nutra 2016 regulation is a prime example of how regulations should never be made: complicated, confusing and messy. India is a major world economy to consider supplements as foods under the Food Safety and...
Millions of “bugs” or bacteria live in and around us. We assume that all microorganisms are harmful for health, but this is not true. Most bacteria are beneficial for our existence, there are only a small...
The global pandemic brought with itself an awareness of the poor nutrition and vulnerability of the population to diseases and illnesses. According to the United Nations, the pandemic has reported 4 million...
All nutrients are essential but some are more important than others. We need micronutrients like vitamins and minerals whereas macronutrients include proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Carbohydrates and fats...
Introduction Nutraceutical is a portmanteau of 2 words “Nutrition” and “Pharmaceutical”, coined by Dr.Stephen DeFelice (1,2). Our Indian food regulatory authority FSSAI (Food safety and standards authority of India)...
Millions of “bugs” or bacteria live in and around us. We assume that all microorganisms are harmful for health, but this is not true. Most bacteria are beneficial for our existence, there are only a small number that...
All nutrients are essential but some are more important than others. We need micronutrients like vitamins and minerals whereas macronutrients include proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Carbohydrates and fats are mostly...
Water is a universal solvent and most important constituent of any food. When it comes to food safety and preservation water is the most significant factor. How? Let’s find out. In food, water is present in two forms i...
In present scenario, our lifestyles have changed drastically with increased work pressure and insufficient nutrition intake which leads to many lifestyle related diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases. So...
Chocolate!! Your mouth must have started to water after hearing this word. Chocolate is one such product, which is loved by all age groups. There are so many memories connected with chocolate from our childhood. If you...
Balancing work, family and looking best at the same time is a really hard task that every woman does on daily basis. But the pressure of these responsibilities often pushes women towards neglecting their own nutritional...
Over the years, awareness about nutrients in foods has increased substantially among people especially their impact on health. This became even more intense during recent years when the pandemic affected daily life of...
Our blog aims to show how the knowledge of nutrition, applied in food science & technology, could produce healthier food and products.
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