Irradiation of Food Food irradiation is a technology that uses radiation to control food spoilage by destroying food borne pathogens. Since the results are similar to pasteurisation it is also called “cold pasteurization.” The difference is that pasteurization uses heat to kill microorganisms, bacteria and viruses that may be present in the food whereas irradiation […]
What is an Organic Food Product?
The word “organic” refers to the way farmers grow and process all agricultural products like fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. Organic farming encourages soil and water conservation and helps in reducing pollution. Animals on organic farms are not given growth hormones or antibiotics. Since they are raised on organic farms they do not […]
Plant Protection Code in Place; Consumers can Expect Safer Tea
The Plant Protection Code (PPC) was expected to be implemented in September 2014, but was deferred as small farmers needed some more time. The tea industry had been facing some issues particularly from conscious consumers who demanded to have safer, healthier and more environmentally friendly tea. Greenpeace had also alleged that Indian teas have a […]
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