Maharashtra Fake Milk Racket Sparks Food Safety Alarm

Maharashtra’s recent crackdown on a large-scale synthetic milk racket has highlighted how adulterated milk can be manufactured using detergent powder, palm oil, shampoo, low-grade milk powder and chemical additives to closely resemble genuine milk in appearance and fat content, raising serious public health concerns. According to the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), investigators suspect…
Bengaluru Trusts Branded Ghee, Questions Purity

A recent LocalCircles survey reveals that while Bengaluru consumers overwhelmingly prefer branded and packaged ghee, concerns over product purity remain high amid growing awareness of food adulteration. The survey found that 89% of urban households purchase branded or packaged ghee, 22% prepare ghee at home, and 10% still buy loose or unbranded ghee from local…