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FSSAI Orders To Drop Trans Fat Levels To 3% In 2021
The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has reduced the trans fat levels in the food items from 5% to 3% from January 1, 2021. As per experts, trans fat is formed during the hydrogenation of vegetable oils, and high levels in daily consumption can cause cardiovascular diseases. These are used to increase the life of food items. Moreover, the FSSAI has directed to reduce the levels to 2% in 2022.
Tags: FSSAI, Trans Fats, Industrial Trans Fats, Union Health Ministry, Harsh Vardhan, food
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Chicken Biryani Becomes Most Ordered Food On Swiggy In 2020
Chicken biryani became the most ordered food on online platform Swiggy. The fifth edition of Swiggy’s StatEATstics reported that over 3 lakhs new users joined the platform to order the biryani. However, the ratio of vegetarian and chicken biryani orders stood at 1:6. Masala dosa, paneer butter masala and chicken fried rice were next in the line. Swiggy also delivered over six lakh cakes during the pandemic.
Tags: food, Swiggy, Chicken Biryani, Food blogs
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McDonald's China Adds 'Spam Burger' In Menu; Netizens Call It Weird
McDonald's in China has introduced a weird burger made of spam topped with crushed Oreo cookies and mayonnaise. The McDonalds said the new burger is a part of ist promotions and is planning to sell about 400,000 units. A mocking comment on Chinese microblogging site Sina Weibo read that, “When you hate someone but have to invite him to dinner, you can ask him to eat McDonald’s Oreo lunchmeat burger.”
Tags: mcdonalds, China, food, Burger, Spam Burger
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Rs 7,000 Worth Special Burger At Gordon Ramsay's New Restaurant
Star Chef Gordon Ramsay will be launching his new restaurant in London's Harrod which will serve one of the costliest burgers in the world. As per reports, the chef's special burger costs roughly Rs 7,000, which will be prepared with "UK’s best cuts of meat", truffle pecorino cheese, cep-mayonnaise, and black truffle. While introducing it, Ramsay said, “Trust me, this is going to be a burger experience like no other."
Tags: food, Lifestyle, london, Gordon Ramsay, Burger
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UK Health Alliance asks for a Climate Tax on Food Products
The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change has urged stakeholders to impose 'Climate Tax' on food that has an environmental impact by 2025. It mentioned that red meat and dairy products have more impact on the ecosystem compared to others. However, officials clarified that they do not promote 'Veganism' and instead advise people to concentrate on plant-proteins as well. It suggested stopping buy-one-get-one-free offers on food which are harmful… read-more
Tags: World Health Organisation, food, meat, Climate Change
Courtesy: The Guardian
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'Gur Chana' Improves Immunity And Eases Stress-level, Say Experts
Health experts have suggested that a mix of 'Gur Chana' (Jaggery) and 'chickpeas' can bring significant improvements in ones' body. Ayurvedic expert, Dr Dixa Bhavsar, explained that intake of both the items together boosts metabolism and immunity. Besides, it is a source of B6 that advances one's memory. It also helps the body produce norepinephrine and serotonin hormones that eases the stress-level and keep a person in good mood.… read-more
Tags: health care, food, Lifestyle, Immunity
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Chef Gordon Ramsey Announces New Show Mix Of Food And Adventure
World famous chef Gordon Ramsey has announced a new show that will give an opportunity to 16-21 years old food lovers to showcase their talent. Reportedly, the show will be a mix of travelling and food-making. Ramsey tweeted, "Passion for adventure and food is must." One can apply for participation before October 3 by making a video, wherein S/he needs to talk about her cooking skills and her travel experiences.
Tags: food, International Travel, Adventure, Master Chef
Courtesy: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Launches 'KitFresh' to Recreate his Iconic Dishes at Home
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, on September 11 launched 'KitFresh' meal-kits under his new venture KSK foods. 'KitFresh' consists of ready-to-cook ingredients of dishes by the chef with a cooking manual. It has a wide variety of Indian and continental dishes starting from Rs 250. Currently, it has been launched in Bangalore and orders can be placed through Amazon Fresh. Chef Kapoor said, "We do the prep; you be the chef."
Tags: food, Amazon, Sanjeev Kapoor, KitFresh
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Global Food Price Rise by 2% in a Row in August, Says FAO
On September 3, the Food Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations announced that the global food price has risen for the third consecutive month in August due to high demand. The FAO food price index tracked the international prices of the most commonly traded food commodities, which averaged to 96.1 points in August. Reportedly, the points have reached the highest by 2% than the previous month.
Tags: FAO, United Nations, food, FOOD PRICES
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Rs 73 Crore Loss Reported by Jubilant FoodWorks in April-June Quarter
Jubilant FoodWorks registered a loss of Rs 73 crore in the April-June quarter of the current fiscal year. The company operates Domino's Pizza and Dunkin' Donuts food chains across the country. It logged a 59% decline in revenue compared to previous financial year. The company stated that the impact of COVID-19 lockdown was the reason for less revenue and "we are hopeful that normalcy will return by year-end."
Tags: food, dominos, Jubilant food works, Covid-19
Courtesy: ANI
