Food

How noodles might be more Indian than you think

While the earliest mention of noodles is said to be found in a Han dynasty book, many eminent food writers make a strong case for indigeneity

Why Sudha Murty’s vegetarian foibles must be defended

‘Pure’ or ‘strict’ vegetarians constitute only about 30% of India’s population. That would make Sudha Murty a very minuscule minority. She, and other Indians like her, deserve the same right as other minorities

This US restaurant is gearing up to sell 'priciest' cheeseburger for over Rs 57,000

The cheeseburger will be made with a long list of exotic ingredients and will be served with an ounce-pour of Louis XIII cognac. 

It’s raining food delivery apps in India: Does this mean cheaper services?

The Indian market is flooded with food delivery apps. The government-backed platform ONDC could be a big disruptor in the business. What does this mean for Swiggy and Zomato?

How cost-of-living crisis is forcing UK's youth to shoplift, commit petty thefts

The UK has endured a persistent cost-of-living problem for the past two years. This has led to an increase in young adults committing petty thefts like shoplifting. According to a report, one in 10 young adults have admitted to stealing items from supermarket stores' self-checkout lanes to make ends

Teenage eating disorders more than doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic: Why is it alarming?

Eating disorders are among the most lethal of all mental health diagnoses. Research has shown that teens with eating disorders are more likely to die of suicide than the general population

Are frozen and canned foods as healthy as fresh produce?

Some people shy away from frozen and tinned foods because they’re technically classified as 'processed foods'. While these foods may include preservatives, these ingredients are tightly regulated and have no adverse effect on health

Is your food fresh? How this tiny and inexpensive sensor can tell you in real time

Khengdauliu Chawang, a PhD student at Southern Methodist University in Texas, US has developed the small and low-cost acidity sensor that can detect when food has spoiled in real time. The student said the small device, makes it possible to incorporate it into current food packaging methods

Gwyneth Paltrow dubbed an ‘almond mom’: The viral TikTok term and its negative connotation explained

Hollywood actor Gwyneth Paltrow was called the ‘mother of all almond moms’ after a video of her describing her ‘daily wellness routine’ went viral. The term is used for weight-obsessed mothers who instill toxic notions about food in their children

Some Like It Quick: Which countries are obssesed with fast food?

According to a study by CEO World Magazine, the United States and the United Kingdom are the most fast-food-obsessed countries in the world. France and Sweden ranked third and fourth spots, followed by Austria, Mexico, and South Korea. What about India?