What are polyunsaturated fats? Chemically speaking, polyunsaturated fats are lipids in which the hydrocarbon chain contains two or more carbon-carbon double bonds. This essentially means that the double bonds are unsaturated and have the capacity to accommodate more hydrogen atoms, thereby gradually becoming saturated. When there are no more double bonds left in the hydrocarbon […]
FSSAI clarifies policy on import of Quinoa Seeds
Through a notification the FSSAI has spelled out the policy for the import of Quinoa seeds. At present there are no specific standards for this new food grain from South America. Therefore till such time as new standards are in provided by FSSAI for Quinoa seeds, importers will need to adhere to the standards as […]