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Regulatory UpdateFDA revokes Orange B, proposes end for Citrus Red No. 2
The FDA revoked Orange B and proposed removing Citrus Red No. 2, two petroleum-based color additives rarely used in food. No pantry check needed.
Consumer ExplainerHow much sugar sits in a typical Indian day—and where to find it on packs
Learn to read ingredient lists, nutrition panels, and serving sizes to track added sugar in biscuits, chai, sauces, and snacks against WHO free-sugar
Regulatory UpdateParliamentary panel wants sugar labels on packs—here's what exists today
A parliamentary panel in India has recommended front-of-pack sugar labels, but no regulator has set a timeline or format. Here's how to read sugar content on
Grocery GuideMustard, groundnut, sunflower: reading Indian oil shelves by fat type
FSSAI mandates fat labels but does not rank cooking oils. Compare mustard, groundnut, sunflower, and coconut by unsaturated-to-saturated ratio and smoke
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- Regulatory Update
FDA revokes Orange B, proposes end for Citrus Red No. 2
The FDA revoked Orange B and proposed removing Citrus Red No. 2, two petroleum-based color additives rarely used in food. No pantry check needed.
- Consumer Explainer
How much sugar sits in a typical Indian day—and where to find it on packs
Learn to read ingredient lists, nutrition panels, and serving sizes to track added sugar in biscuits, chai, sauces, and snacks against WHO free-sugar
- Regulatory Update
Parliamentary panel wants sugar labels on packs—here's what exists today
A parliamentary panel in India has recommended front-of-pack sugar labels, but no regulator has set a timeline or format. Here's how to read sugar content on
- Grocery Guide
Mustard, groundnut, sunflower: reading Indian oil shelves by fat type
FSSAI mandates fat labels but does not rank cooking oils. Compare mustard, groundnut, sunflower, and coconut by unsaturated-to-saturated ratio and smoke
Grocery GuideFour olive oil grades sit on Indian shelves—which one cooks best?
FSSAI requires four olive oil grades—extra virgin, virgin, refined, pomace—on Indian bottles. Each has a different smoke point and cooking fit.
Regulatory UpdateFSSAI bans 'energy drink' label—companies have 90 days
FSSAI ordered Pepsi, Red Bull, and Monster to remove 'energy drink' labels within 90 days, but has not disclosed the reasoning or alternative terms.
Regulatory UpdateIndian panel recommends front-of-pack sugar labels—FSSAI has not replied
A parliamentary panel urged FSSAI to mandate front-of-pack sugar labels on Indian packaged foods, but no regulator has set a timeline, format, or compliance
Consumer ExplainerPhoto calorie apps may undercount your meals—but details are thin
Photo-based calorie trackers may underestimate meal energy, but tested apps, sample sizes, and error margins remain unpublished. Here's what to check.
Claim CheckBlood test for ultra-processed intake reported—without validation data
A news report claims a blood test can measure ultra-processed food intake, but no peer-reviewed study, biomarkers, or clinical access have been disclosed.
Food RecallEgg-linked Salmonella sickens 98 since November—brand still unconfirmed
FDA confirms 98 Salmonella cases across 17 states linked to eggs since November, but has not yet identified which brand or products to avoid.
Label DecoderThree label lines that show what's inside before marketing does
Learn to read ingredient order, the first three items, and the nutrition facts panel to verify what's inside packaged food—no app required.
Label DecoderDoes Kissan contain too much salt? Here's how to check the pack yourself
No Kissan salt alert exists, but FSSAI and FDA label rules let you check sodium yourself. Learn the two Nutrition Facts fields that define high-sodium
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