New Delhi, June 1, 2021: India has a significant burden of malnutrition, including micronutrient malnutrition such as iron and vitamin deficiencies. According to the World Bank, more than 70% of India’s children under five are deficient in vitamin D, and 57% of all children in the country lack adequate levels of vitamin A. Deficiency of vitamins […]
FSSAI Draft Amendments on Standards of Fortified Milk Powder
FSSAI Draft Amendments on Standards of Fortified Milk Powder Through a notification dated 10 November 2020 the FSSAI has proposed the draft Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2020 related to the standards of fortified milk powder. The FSSAI has also invited objections and suggestions which may be addressed to the Chief [...]
FSSAI Publishes Food Facts about Milk and Milk Products
1. What is meant by SNF and total solids in milk and milk products? Is there any regulatory requirement for this parameter? SNF or solids, not fat is that nutrient portion present in milk and milk products which is other than milk fat and water. It consists of protein (primarily casein and lactalbumin), carbohydrates (primarily […]