Bread

Viral video of bread factory raises concern over hygiene, watch video here

A video went viral on social media of a Kanpur bread factory showing its unhygienic practices. The raised questions on the safety and cleanliness of commercially produced bread

Food Pharmer takes on big bread brands, says brown, multigrain unhealthy

Revant Himatsingka, known as Food Pharmer, has also attacked Bournvita for having high sugar content in the past, prompting a legal notice from Cadbury

German govt eyes UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status for pretzel

The pretzel has been in use as an emblem of bakers and formerly their guilds in southern German areas since at least the 12th century

Modern times: From 1965 to 2021, here's a journey of iconic bread

Brand Modern has several firsts to its credit. It was the first branded bread, launched more than half a century ago by the government

Mother Dairy forays into bread segment, aims to double its revenue in 5 yrs

Mother Dairy has launched three types of breads -- sandwich, brown, and fruit & milk -- in a price range of Rs 15-40 per packet

With bread disappearing during lockdown, learn the art of sourdough baking

While professional bakers may not be able to send you their leaven, umpteen bread-lover forums help you make your own.

Bread loaf price set to rise by up to 25%

The hike is unavoidable because wheat atta (flour) has become costlier by up to Rs 3 per kg in the past few months

Bread additive stir: The circus around potassium bromate

Additive strengthens dough, improves shelf life of bread. Despite health risks, commonly used by bakers; if it's to be banned, they say, give us 6 months to switch

Cancer-causing chemicals in bread: Govt waiting for FSSAI

Nearly 84% of 38 commonly available brands of pre- packaged breads including pav and buns, tested positive for potassium bromate and potassium iodate