Singapore approves 16 species of insects including silkworms and grasshopper for human consumption
With the new announcement, the Singapore food industry is trying to capitalise on the opportunity to launch snacks and protein bars made of insects
World Food Day 2019: Why we must prevent food wastage
It is a moral and technical failure in a world where hunger and malnutrition have yet to be eradicated
Ultra-processed foods: global analysis shows they aren’t well sign-posted
Powerful food companies, which are often headquartered in high-income countries, are driving the global expansion of ultra-processed foods into …
Rajasthan human rights body seeks answers over food adulteration
In petition, Commission claims use of banned food dyes; use of colour on low quality cereals, and vegetables being washed in sewage water
World’s 1 billion people are hungry and 2 billion eat too much wrong food
A study conducted in 16 countries says world’s eating habits will not leave enough food to feed all and it is detrimental to the climate too
FSSAI in denial mode, won’t ban processed foods that tested positive for GM
The food regulator refuses to take those food products off the shelf, ignoring possible risks
Just what is a ‘healthy diet’? A UN paper explains
New United Nations paper released ahead of Food Systems Summit makes critical points about food nutrition and safety
We lose an indigenous plant variety every 24 minutes
Lack of market pushes farmers away from local crops, say experts at Bhubaneswar food sovereignty meet
Demand for energy-dense food declines in Mexico following tax imposition
Households with low socio-economic status purchased 10.2 per cent less taxed food than expected
Fresh comes calling
A few e-shops are changing the way wet markets operate by offering fresh, chemical-free fish, poultry and meat at the doorstep. Will they be able …
First Food: Celebrating the India's Food Biodiversity
Down to Earth combined with Chor Bizarre, an Indian restaurant chain to celebrate an evening of traditional yet unique foods of India. Chef Rajiv …
Food safety: How to detect adulteration in milk in 2 minutes
These are easy steps to detect adulteration in milk that can be done at home. This video describes how to detect adulteration of water, starch …
Food Safety: See if the honey you are having is genuine!
These are easy steps to detect adulteration in honey that can be done at home.. The steps are prescribed by the Food Safety and Standards …
Importance of permaculture for Indian agriculture
Clea Chandmal is the founder of Permaculture Ways. She teaches permaculture to farmers and also designs agriculture spaces using principals of …
Permaculture: Rosie and Peter's Assagao Kitchen Garden and Food Forest
What does it take to design a permaculture kitchen garden? Peter Fernandes recounts his experience of growing a food forest using permaculture.
The Aranya story: turning barren land into a food forest using permaculture
Padma and Narsanna Koppula have turned a barren piece of land in Telangana's Medak district into a food forest by engaging the community that …
Good Food: Flavourful Sohphlang Curry
Sohphlang is a tuber which is native to khasi hills in Meghalaya. It tases like water chestnut is very popular among the tribal communities. It …
Good Food | Tangy kali gajar ki Kanji
Kanji is a fermented drink prepared during winters , especially during the time of holi festival. Kanji is very good for digestion, and also acts …
First Food Recipies: Simple recipe Makhane Ka Raita
This is the easiest way to incorporate Makhana or lotus seeds a super food into you diet. Health benefits of Makhana include good for the heart, …
First Food Recipes: Beat the heat with Palash Sherbet
Palash or Flame of the Forest is a flowering tree native to the Indian sub continent. Palash flowers were traditionally used to make dyes for …
First Food Recipes: Unique and simple recipe Bhang Ke Pakode
Bhang has its place in the Ayurveda, it is used to improve digestion, irritable bowl syndrome, insomnia, and alleviates muscle pain. Here is a …
First Food Recipe: Tamil Karuveppilai Podi or curry leaves powder with rice
Curry leaves are more than just a common seasoning. This leaf is a storehouse of carbohydrates, fibre, calcium, phosphorous, iron, vitamin C, …
First Food Recipes: Aloo ke Gutke and Dawai Phool ke Daal
A confluence of different cultures on a plate Jakhiya or Cleome Viscosa comes from the tribes of Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Also known as wild mustard …
First Food Recipe: Delicious Dessert Mango Curd with Ramdana (Amaranth Seeds)
Ramdana are the seeds of chaulai or amaranth. These seeds are a good source of calcium, protein and amino acids and is rich in iron, magnesium …
First Food Recipe: Spicy, sweet and sour Karanda Pickle
Karanda or karonda is cultivated in parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. As the fruit's sour taste makes it difficult to eat it raw, it …