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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.
6 min read
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
9 min read
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
5 min read
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
6 min read
Grocery Guide
Four 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.
6 min read
Regulatory Update
FSSAI 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.
6 min read
Regulatory Update
Indian 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
6 min read
Consumer Explainer
Photo 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Photo-based calorie trackers may underestimate meal energy, but tested apps, sample sizes, and error margins remain unpublished.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.
6 min read
Claim Check
Blood 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.
5 min read
Label Decoder
Three 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.
8 min read
Label Decoder
Does 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
6 min read
Food Recall
Graham's Family Dairy recalls semi-skimmed milk for penicillin risk
Graham's Family Dairy recalled semi-skimmed milk for penicillin contamination, but batch codes are not yet public. What to do if you have it at home.
5 min read
Label Decoder
No regulator defines 'moderate sugar' on your oatmeal pack
The term 'moderate sugar' on oatmeal packages has no regulatory definition. Learn which three nutrition label lines reveal added sugars, ingredient order
7 min read
Label Decoder
Roasted makhana's sodium: what to check before you snack
Roasted makhana can carry more sodium than plain fox nuts. Learn to read serving size and sodium content on any snack pack before you buy.
7 min read
Regulatory Update
FSSAI issued notices to Ferrero, Marico, and 12 other brands for health claims
FSSAI issued notices to Ferrero, Marico, and 12+ brands for misleading health claims on paneer, spreads, and energy drinks. How to read your packs with the
7 min read
Label Decoder
How much sugar sits in a bowl of children's cereal?
Many children's cereals contain 10+ grams of sugar per serve—a quarter of the WHO's daily free-sugar guideline. Learn to read the nutrition panel.
7 min read
Research Explained
Adults with obesity saw cholesterol particle drop after daily avocado
Penn State study found adults with obesity who ate one avocado daily had lower oxidized LDL particles, but didn't measure heart disease outcomes or test
6 min read
Food Recall
PepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave for undeclared milk allergen
PepsiCo recalled Doritos Chilli Heatwave for undeclared milk allergen. If you have a dairy allergy, check your packs and return affected products immediately.
6 min read
Label Decoder
Staffing headlines don't change FDA label rules—here's what does
FDA and USDA staffing news doesn't change label rules or identify unsafe products. Learn which official alerts and regulatory updates actually affect your
7 min read
Consumer Explainer
Scientists debate ultraprocessed labels. Your cart needs none of it.
The Lancet sparked debate over ultraprocessed food classification, but CDC guidance on added sugars, sodium, and whole foods remains your verified action
7 min read
Label Decoder
FDA admits it cannot define 'ultraprocessed'—so check these lines instead
The FDA's acting food head says defining ultraprocessed foods is too complex, but three required label fields—ingredient order, additive count, and nutrient
7 min read
Label Decoder
Label decoder: reading packs when “fat cat weight-loss drugs may be coming for” is the topic
A calm, useful read: teach one label habit that reduces marketing confusion.
6 min read
Meal Planning
What one week of high-protein, high-fiber meals can and cannot do
Seven-day high-protein, high-fiber meal plans offer recipe ideas and portion examples but cannot replace personalized advice or build lasting dietary habits.
7 min read
Regulatory Update
India cleared Wegovy for fatty liver disease—not for your weight or your cart
India approved Wegovy for MASH, a prescription liver condition. The drug does not change household food strategy, weight management access, or grocery
5 min read
Myth vs Fact
John Abraham and Dwayne Johnson eat high-protein. Should you?
John Abraham and Dwayne Johnson follow high-protein diets for film roles. Most adults meet protein needs through balanced meals without celebrity protocols.
6 min read
Consumer Explainer
Your protein powder tastes bland. Before you flavor it, check these label lines.
Before adding flavor drops or syrups to protein powder, check their ingredient lists for added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and undisclosed allergens.
6 min read
Claim Check
Intermittent fasting trades calorie logs for eating windows—but not better results
Intermittent fasting may be easier to maintain than calorie counting for some people, but research shows weight loss outcomes remain comparable to
7 min read
Label Decoder
FDA approves these sweeteners; WHO warns they're not diet solutions
FDA considers approved artificial sweeteners safe; WHO advises against them for weight loss. Learn to identify 12 sweetener names on ingredient panels.
7 min read
Claim Check
Sugar-substitute brain-aging study meets unchanged regulatory stance
FDA and WHO have not changed sweetener safety guidance after brain-aging headlines. The gap between one study and regulatory action explained.
7 min read
Claim Check
Can you be addicted to ultraprocessed food? Science hasn't settled that.
Studies explore ultraprocessed food addiction symptoms in adults and children, but no clinical diagnosis exists. Learn to identify these foods now.
8 min read
Claim Check
'Food noise' isn't a diagnosis—but the appetite circuits are real
'Food noise' has no clinical definition, but GLP-1 research confirms the appetite-regulating brain circuits behind persistent food thoughts are real and
7 min read
Claim Check
TikTok says seed oils are toxic. Three health authorities say otherwise.
Viral TikTok claims label canola and sunflower oils toxic, but the American Heart Association, WHO, and Harvard all recommend unsaturated plant oils over
6 min read
Label Decoder
Thierry Henry cut processed sugar. Here's how to find it on any label.
Thierry Henry eliminated processed sugar. Learn the three-step label test that reveals added sugars in any product—grams, % Daily Value, and ingredient names.
7 min read

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