Eggs

West Bengal's decision to replace eggs in school mid-day meals has revived an old debate. Is it possible to replace an egg with paneer, soy or pulses without compromising nutrition?

West Bengal's decision to replace eggs in school meals has reignited a nutrition debate; experts explain why protein quality, digestibility, and essential nutrients matter as much as protein content

A study has found that ovalbumin, the primary protein in egg whites, could effectively bind and remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from contaminated water, offering a scalable material for removing the highly persisting chemicals. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in products, including nonstick cookware and waterproof fabrics, and often called 'forever chemicals' owing to their extreme persistence in the environment and human body. Exposure to the substances has been linked with varied health risks, such as cancer, liver damage and a disruption to immune system. Researchers, led by Achintya Bezbaruah from North Dakota State University and Iowa State University's Wenjie Xia, found that ovalbumin acts as a natural carrier protein that binds to and wraps around PFAS molecules, trapping them in a stable complex. The binding property of ovalbumin can be harnessed to develop scalable, bio-based materials for capturing PFAS in water treatment systems and natural

Saudi Arabia has halted poultry imports from 40 countries, including India, over disease concerns, but industry players say the move will not affect India due to its limited exports to the kingdom

Eggs are praised as a protein powerhouse but blamed for cholesterol. A gastroenterologist answers common questions people still ask about weight loss, liver health, and daily egg intake

Eating eggs has been repeatedly shown to help people feel fuller for longer and eat less at later meals, including among people who are overweight or obese

Egg prices in India have surged as supply dips and demand rises during winter; prices are likely to soften only from February onwards as demand eases

Generalising isolated laboratory findings to label eggs as unsafe is scientifically incorrect, says the food regulator in its clarification

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has categorically dismissed recent claims linking eggs to cancer risk, terming them "misleading, scientifically unsupported and capable of creating unnecessary public alarm". In a statement issued on Saturday, the food safety regulator clarified that eggs available in the country are safe for human consumption and that reports alleging the presence of carcinogenic substances in eggs lack a scientific basis. The clarification comes in response to media reports and social media posts claiming detection of nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ) -- substances purportedly linked to cancer -- in eggs sold in India. FSSAI officials emphasised that the use of nitrofurans is strictly prohibited at all stages of poultry and egg production under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011. The regulator explained that an Extraneous Maximum Residue Limit (EMRL) of 1.0 g/kg has been prescribed for nitrofuran

FSSAI has asked states to alert eateries against using adulterated paneer and khoya and has begun collecting egg samples for nitrofuran-linked AOZ tests after claims on Eggoz eggs

Easy to make and packed with nutrients, boiled eggs can help maintain muscle mass, boost metabolism, and protect brain health when eaten regularly.

Backed by Gaja Capital, Eggoz aims to expand its footprint, build supply chain tech, and compete in India's $12 bn egg market with traceable, hygienic products

More than half of whistleblowing complaints made in 2024 were HR-related, according to a recent survey by Safecall, a whistleblowing software and services provider

The papers have been authored by eminent agriculture economists and researchers including former Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices chairman Ashok Gulati

A group of diseases that affect mitochondria's capacity to produce the energy organs need to function properly is known as mitochondrial disease. Mito has many different forms depending on the form

A combination of high inflation and sanctions imposed by the West has led to the egg crisis in Russia

Despite this, the rate of slaughter is above the daily demand, so a shortage is not expected in the continued supply of fresh chicken

World Egg Day is celebrated every year on the second Friday of October to bring issues to light of the nutritional advantages of eggs. They are a rich source of a fundamental part of the human diet

Sri Lanka will import 92.1 million eggs from India to counter the fluctuations in its prices and make them affordable to the consumers, the Cabinet spokesman said on Tuesday. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting held here on Monday, Cabinet spokesman and mass media minister Bandula Gunawardena said. The State Trading Corporation had requested the government to allow the import of eggs from India amid concerns over shortages and market fluctuations. Gunawardena said the move is a strategic measure to stabilise domestic egg prices and maintain affordability for Sri Lankan consumers. Quotations have been called from three Indian companies recommended by the Department of Animal Products and Health, he said, adding that the orders are set to cover a three-month period. Sri Lanka has been relying on eggs from India since March when the island nation faced significant egg shortages due to the forex crisis affecting the import of animal feed. In response to the crisis, a decision

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the state is far from becoming self-reliant in egg and meat production. Attending the closing ceremony of the Platinum Jubilee Celebration of the College of Veterinary Science here, Sarma said that a State Health Mission for the veterinary sector will be launched soon. "Assam is far from attaining self-sufficiency in meeting the demand for egg and meat products. An ecosystem needs to be built that will unleash the state's growth potential in these fields," he added. Sarma said that to meet the country's milk demand by 2030, milk production shall have to grow at the rate of seven per cent year-on-year for the next seven years and Assam has immense potential for growth in this field. "In comparison to other states in the country, the Northeastern region and Assam are yet to make the best use of the opportunities the agriculture sector offers. In order to compete with Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and other states, an ecosystem that .