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Here's what will happen if you drink clove water every night for 2 weeks straight

July 01, 2025 4:27 pm

While clove water offers health benefits, there are potential side effects to consider with regular consumption over two weeks.

Spotting fake hing: Five effective ways to ensure you are buying authentic asafoetida

May 27, 2025 5:26 pm

As the demand for this essential spice increases, counterfeit and adulterated versions have begun to emerge in the market.

Eating spicy food might be good for your heart, says cardiologist

November 17, 2024 4:06 pm

Can spicy food be heart-healthy? Explore research on capsaicin, a compound in chili peppers, and its potential benefits for heart health.

Neena Gupta says she was not allowed to carry homemade dhaniya powder in hand baggage; we ask experts why

November 13, 2024 4:00 pm

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) prohibits spices—both powdered and in physical form—in hand baggage

Extra control measures in place for Indian spices, says UK watchdog

May 17, 2024 1:11 am

Hong Kong last month suspended sales of three spice blends produced by MDH and one by Everest, saying they contained high levels of a cancer-causing pesticide ethylene oxide.

UK tightens scrutiny of all Indian spice imports amid contamination allegations

May 16, 2024 2:18 pm

In the most stringent crackdown so far impacting all Indian spices, the UK's Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that in light of the concerns it has "applied extra control measures for pesticide residues in spices from India which includes ethylene oxide".

Testing of Ethylene Oxide residue in all spice shipments to Singapore, Hong Kong mandatory

May 16, 2024 12:20 am

The commerce ministry said that a techno scientific committee conducted a root cause analysis, inspected processing facilities and collected samples for testing in accredited labs after reports on recall of India spice products from Singapore and Hong Kong.

Is your masala pack upping your cancer risk? FSSAI to test samples of MDH, Everest spice mixes after reports of contaminant in HK, Singapore

April 23, 2024 3:58 pm

FSSAI doesn’t permit use of ethylene oxide in any food product. Nutritionist explains how it harms the body

Is cinnamon a necessary component for women to include in their diets?

March 06, 2024 2:59 pm

Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health, and cinnamon has been studied for its potential in improving insulin sensitivity, said Dt Inshara Mahedvi, consultant dietician, Motherhood Hospital, Lullanagar, Pune

Soothe various pains naturally with this common kitchen ingredient

December 17, 2022 4:49 pm

"Mostly used in the form of infused oil or essential oil is an anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, muscle relaxant, and anti-bacterial," said Luke Coutinho

SPICE VIDEOS

All you need to know about the Micromax, Spice and Karbonn Android One phones

June 08, 2020 2:17 pm

The Android ecosystem might already be a billion devices large, but Google wants to expand it more and at a faster pace. This is where its new programme, Android One, fits in. We look at the Micromax Canvas A1, Spice Dream Uno and Karbonn Sparkle V

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