IIT Hyderabad researchers have developed a novel composite using bacterial cellulose impregnated with silver nanoparticles. The food packaging material has antimicrobial activity and allows appropriate exchange of gases and moisture. Tomatoes wrapped using the composite remained fresh without any microbial spoilage even at the end of 30 days. Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) … Continue reading IIT Hyderabad’s novel composite keeps tomatoes fresh for 30 days
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Using fat tax to change food consumption behaviour
Using tax as a tool to alter consumer food preferences has been recommended by the World Health Organisation. Mexico provides us with proof that levying additional taxes on non-essential food items that are rich in fat or calories can effectively alter food choices. The country witnessed a 5.1 per cent dip in consumption levels in … Continue reading Using fat tax to change food consumption behaviour
Nutrition labelling to take the pinch out of salt
Currently, in India, it is not mandatory to carry information on salt on nutrition labels
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