India Food Stats

Organic foods come from farming practices that focus on biodiversity, healthy soil, and chemical-free methods, all while taking an environmentally and socially responsible approach.  Tips for avoiding misleading “organic” claims from uncertified brands and identifying genuine organic products: 1.  Check the logo - Only certified organic foods can carry it. The FSSAI “Jaivik Bharat” initiative provides a unified certification and logo for organic foods in India, based on the Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017 [^ PDF ].  Green circular mark with “Jaivik Bharat” tagline symbolizes compliance with national organic standards. The Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017 recognize two systems of certification i.e. Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) implemented by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) implemented by Ministry of Commerce and Industry 2.  Look for certifi...

There’s something comforting about a packet of coconut cookies. The name alone promises a little tropical escape in every bite. But one of the more interesting parts of modern snacking isn’t the crunch — it’s what happens when you actually flip the pack over. According to the product listing on Open Food Facts , the ingredients for Americana Coconut Cookies read: refined wheat flour (maida), sugar, refined palm oil, invert syrup, coconut powder (1.96%), leavening agents [503(ii) & 500(ii)], edible starch, edible common salt, emulsifiers [322 & 471], acidity regulator [450(i)], artificial flavouring substances (butter & coconut), and preservative (223). That it is a coconut cookie is technically correct but that 1.96% coconut powder figure is hard not to smile at. The cookies still deliver a clear coconut flavour, helped along by the artificial flavouring, while the bulk of the recipe is the familiar cast of flour, sugar and palm oil that most biscuits rely on. It’s a neat r...