Food_Feeds (Food Technology & Allied science)

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CURRENT AFFAIRS - FOOD_FEEDS Banana Grit Recently, scientists at the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) at Pappanamcode in Kerala have come up with a new product, Banana Grit or Granules, developed from raw Nendran bananas. CSIR is the largest research and development (R&D) organization in India. —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Indian Govt and Chhattisgarh Govt has signed a $100 million for CHIRAAG (Chhattisgarh Inclusive Rural and Accelerated Agriculture Growth) project with the World bank. The main purpose is to develop sustainable production systems that allow tribal households in remote areas of Chhattisgarh to practice round-the-year production of diversified and nutritious food. ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- India-Australia circular Economy Hackathon (IACE) The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressed the valedictory function of the India Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE) via videoconferencing. The I-ACE was jointly organized by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India, and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), Australia. More than 200 participants in 39 teams from India and 33 teams from Australia took part. Four key themes for the hackathon • Innovation in packaging reducing packaging waste • Innovation in food supply chains avoiding waste • Creating opportunities for plastic waste reduction • Recycling critical energy metals and e-waste HAPPY LEARNING 🥳

CURRENT AFFAIRS - FOOD_FEEDS World Food Price Index: FAO Why in News The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) food price index averaged 107.5 points in December 2020, up 2.3 points from November 2020. This marks the seventh month of consecutive increase. Key Points ▪️About the Index - It was introduced in 1996 as a public good to help in monitoring developments in the global agricultural commodity markets. ▪️The FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) is a measure of the monthly change in international prices of a basket of food commodities. ▪️It measures changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat, and sugar. ▪️Base Period: 2014-16. About the Food and Agriculture Organization ▪️FAO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger ▪️World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16th October. The day is celebrated to mark the anniversary of the founding of the FAO in 1945. ▪️India released a commemorative coin of Rs. 75 denomination to mark the 75th Anniversary of the FAO (16th October 2020). ▪️It is one of the UN food aid organizations based in Rome (Italy). Its sister bodies are the World Food Programme and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Initiatives Taken 1. Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). 2. Monitors the Desert Locust situation throughout the world. 3. The Codex Alimentarius Commission or CAC is the body responsible for all matters regarding the implementation of the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. 4. The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture was adopted by the Thirty-First Session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization in 2001. Flagship Publications 1. The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA). 2. The State of the World’s Forests (SOFO). 3. The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI). 4. The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA). 5. The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO). HAPPY LEARNING 🥳

ORGANIC FOODS - FOOD_FEEDS A glance at some Interesting facts Did you know that Sikkim has been declared India’s first fully organic state? Did you know that the total area under Organic certification is 5.71 million hectares? Did you know that India ranks first in terms of the number of Organic producers? Did you know that India ranks 9th in an area under organic agriculture? Did you know that India exports around 1.35 million MTs of certified organic foods? HAPPY LEARNING 🥳

CURRENT AFFAIRS - FOOD_FEEDS Moringa Powder Why in News The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has been supporting private entities in creating the necessary infrastructure to promote Moringa products exports from India. Key Points 🔸 Globally, the demand for Moringa products, such as Moringa Leaf Powder and Moringa Oil, Moringa as a nutritional supplement, and in food fortification has been witnessing healthy growth. 🔸Its usage has been well received among global consumers for its nutritional, medicinal, culinary uses. Moringa 🔺Botanical name: Moringa oleifera 🔺It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree native to the Indian subcontinent. 🔺Common names include moringa, drumstick tree, horseradish tree, etc. 🔺It is widely cultivated for its young seed pods and leaves, used as vegetables, and for traditional herbal medicine. It is also used for water purification. 🔺It has various healthy compounds such as various vitamins, important elements such as Iron, Magnesium, etc. and is extremely low on fats and contains no cholesterol. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority ✔️Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act, 1985. ✔️It functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. ✔️The Authority has its headquarters in New Delhi. ✔️APEDA is mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of the scheduled products like fruits, vegetables, and their products, meat and meat products, etc. ✔️APEDA has been entrusted with the responsibility to monitor the import of sugar. HAPPY LEARNING 🥳

IMPORTANT DAYS - FOOD_FEEDS 🔸World Coconut Day is observed every year on 2nd September. 🔸Mother Teresa’s death anniversary is celebrated as the International Day of Charity on 05th September every year. 🔸As a part of the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav,' the Ministry of Food Processing Industries is observing ‘Food Processing Week’ from 6th to 12th September 2021. 🔸Healthy Air, Healthy Planet is the theme of the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies 2021. 🔸International Literacy Day is observed every year on 7th September. 🔸Quality and Sustainable Schools: Learnings from Schools in India is the theme of this year’s ‘Shikshak Parv 2021’ conclave being celebrated from September 5 to 17, 2021. 🔸World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every year on 10th September. 🔸International Day to Protect Education from Attack is observed globally on 9th September. 🔸The National Mission for Clean Ganga organized Himalayan Diwas on 9th September. 🔸World First Aid Day 2021 is observed on 11th September (the Second Saturday of September every year) HAPPY LEARNING 🥳

QUICK RECAP - FOOD_FEEDS 1. Yellow Colour of Cow milk is due to Carotene. 2. Incorporation of soy flour into wheat flour would enrich the bread with Lysine. 3. Sorbates & benzoates preservatives are most active at pH 4.5. 4. Amongst derivatives of lactose, Lactulose is an anomer of Lactose. 5. In the Kjeldahl method of nitrogen estimation, the indicator comprises Methyl Red + Methylene Blue. 6. Fat molecules exhibit different crystal forms which are called Polymorphism. 7. The principal acid formed on heating of lactose at a temperature above 100C - Formic Acid. 8. Retrogradation can lead to syneresis expelling water from the polymer network. 9. Dominant sugar present in hemicelluloses is Xylose. 10. Celiac disease is a manifestation of Gluten Intolerance. Thank you for participating 😇 @joshi_akanksha @Angelmarywilsonk @AmeerBasha @SwapnaKoppera @Seshh @MehakGambhir @TukaramChormale @GuttaPraphullaSri Hope it was helpful 😇 HAPPY LEARNING 🥳

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Direct Quiz for Today 1. Yellow Colour of Cow milk is due to _____ 2. Incorporation of soy flour into wheat flour would enrich the bread with _____ 3. Sorbates & benzoates preservatives are most active at pH _____ 4. Amongst derivatives of lactose, _____ is an anomer of Lactose. 5. In the Kjeldahl method of nitrogen estimation, the indicator comprises _____ 6. Fat molecules exhibit different crystal forms which are called _____ 7. The principal acid formed on heating of lactose at a temperature above 100C - _____ 8. Retrogradation can lead to _____ expelling water from the polymer network. 9. Dominant sugar present in hemicelluloses is _____ 10. Celiac disease is a manifestation of _____ Hope to see maximum participation ☺️ Answers will be shared at 10:00 PM Drop your answers in the comment section 👇 Do participate everyone 👍 Let's learn together 😊

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The unified logo is an identity mark to distinguish organic products from non-organic ones supported with the tagline “Jaivik Bharat” at the bottom, which signifies Organic Food from India.

Food_Feeds 😎 THREE SISTERS - SPS COMMITTEE Codex - Joint FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission OIE - World Organization for Animal Health IPPC - International Plant Protection Convention Codex (food safety), IPPC (plant health) and OIE (animal health and zoonoses) are the three international standard-setting bodies referenced in the SPS Agreement Happy Learning 🤗

Food_Feeds 😎 WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION WTO - only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. Headquarters - Geneva, Switzerland Type - Intergovernmental organization Members - 164 members Established - 1 Jan 1995 Director-General - Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (5 Feb 2021) WTO officially commenced - under Marrakesh Agreement -Signed by 124 nations - 15 April 1994. Replaced General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) - Commenced in 1948 Happy Learning 🤗

Food_Feeds 😎 WHO - WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION The World Health Organization - is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. Main Objective - the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health (WHO Constitution) Headquarters - Geneva, Switzerland Regional Offices - 6 Field Offices - 150 Established - 7 April 1948 Head - Tedros Adhanom (Ethiopia) (Director-General) Parent Organization - United Nations Economic and Social Council First Meeting - WHA (World Health Assembly) - agency governing body - 24th July 1948 WHA - Supreme decision-making body of WHO WHO - 194 member states FIVE KEYS TO FOOD SAFETY - Given by WHO 1. Keep Clean 2. Separate Raw & Cooked Food 3. Cook Thoroughly 4. Keep Food at Safe Temperatures 5. Use Safe Water & Raw Material Happy Learning 🤗🥳

✔️ Sources of Enzymes - By Food_Feeds https://instagram.com/foodtechnologist_corner?utm_medium=copy_link 👉 MICROBIAL ENZYMES Alpha & Beta Amylase - Bacillus Asparaginase - E.Coli Glucose Isomerase - Bacillus Protease - Bacillus Catalase - Aspergillus Cellulase - Trichoderma Lipase - Candida, Aspergillus Rennet - Mucor miehei Protease - Aspergillus Invertase - Saccharomyces Lactase - Kluyveromyces Raffinose - Saccharomyces Happy Learning 🤗