Our fifth guest is Ms. Susmitha, who is the Co-Founder of India's first Vegan restaurant, Carrot's restaurant.  She also hosts her own podcast series " The feel good factor".  In this episode we spoke about:- - Her journey into this culinary world. - Idea behind turning a vegan and what made her do it.  - Past vs Present vs future of Veganism - Food safety aspects pertaining to Vegan products and ingredients.  It's been a fantastic session with Ms. Susmitha, who spoke in-depth about...

Our fourth guest is Mr Lakshman, who is the Director and Founder of The Farmgate, one of the first kind of coffee blends made available in Chennai.  In this episode we spoke about:- - His journey into this world. - From where does he source his ingredients and beans - how is this blend different from others that we know of? - what are all the different blends? - how food safety can be one of the Unique Selling Propositions in food establishments - what are the food safety issues that...

Our third guest is Mr. Mohamed Ali, who is the Director of Food Consulate and founder of Sahibs Biriyani, also the creator of the most popular Facebook and Orkut group Chennai Food Guide. Food Consulate is an academy for Students, Professionals, and entrepreneurs who wish to learn about the Baking Science and Pastry Arts. Sahibs Biryani operates as a cloud kitchen, typically delivering and allowing takeaways for wedding style Biryani in and around Chennai. In this episode we spoke...

In our second episode, we have Chef Shriram Rajendran, who is the founder of - The table, one of a kind concept of dessert in a jar, launched in 2015.  Initially, they were a virtual delivery outlet and then became available in 150 cafes and restaurants in Chennai. To date, they have sold about 8 lakhs dessert jars so far. Currently, their products are available here in Chennai, Bengaluru, Coimbatore, Puducherry, and Kochi. We spoke about:- - His journey into this industry - How different...

To kickstart the new series #FSGgoesVocalforLocal, we have our first guest Ms. Mathangi, who is one of the few women in the Chennai city’s culinary space, to lead multiple restaurants like That Madras Place, The Summer House Eatery, Patina, and newly opened Salad bar in Phoenix, Per Se and now her new venture testimony, to her love for Noodles known as NoodL.  In this episode, we spoke about:- her journey as a restaurateur and as a chef, her new venture NooDL. what difficulties do...

Welcome back to the EP#8 of the Food Safety Genie Collaboration series. In this episode, we have Mr. Sarath Babu Elumalai who discusses his initiative to start 'Hunger-Free' India and a lot more about how this pandemic has affected the food security crisis. Mr. Sarath Babu is an alumnus of BITS-Pilani and IIM-Ahmedabad.Mr. Sarath has received many awards and recognition, the most recent one CNN-IBN for Young Indian Leader. He's the CEO of Food King which delivers food to institutions and...

Welcome back to the EP#7 of the Food Safety Genie Collaboration series. In this episode, we have Ms. Sonalika Rawat, who shares her expertise in Nutrition viewed through the lens of Food Safety. Ms. Sonalika Rawat is a Nutritionist and practicing it for the past 5 years. She has her own channel-  Notorious Nutritionist on Facebook and Instagram. Do follow their pages to know more. For more information please visit my website www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com --- Send in a voice message:...

Welcome back to the EP#6 of the Food Safety Genie Collaboration series. In this episode, we have Ms. Swetha Rengasamy, who shares her journey as the Head Chef of one of Chennai's most popular restaurants.  Ms. Swetha Rengasamy is the Head chef of Mezze Madras (one of the first Meditteranean restaurants in Chennai) and Al kebab Co in Chennai. She has given an elaborate account of her journey.   Follow Mezze Madras @mezzemadras and Al Kebab co @alkebabco on Instagram. Do follow Swetha on...

Welcome back to the EP #5 of the Food Safety Genie Collaboration series. In this episode, we have Ms.Kirti Kumar, who shares her experience about starting her own brand and a lot more details that you need to know. Ms. Kirti Kumar is a Graduate in Food Processing and a Certified Chocolatier. She started her own brand "Luxus" in 2017 and since then there's no looking back! Do visit their website www.luxuxcholates.com and their Instagram handles @luxuschocolates. For more details, you can...

Welcome back to Ep #4 of the collaboration series of Food safety Genie. This episode, we have Ms. Shainika Murthy, who explains the difference between Organic and Conventional food. Ms. Shainika Murthy is the co-founder of Prana, an all-organic restaurant in Bel Road, Bengaluru.  Do visit their website www.pranaorganicrestaurant.com as well as their Instagram page @Pranabelroad. For more details, visit my website www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com. --- Send in a voice message:...

Welcome back to Ep #3 of the collaboration series of Food safety Genie. This episode we have Ms. Namrata Sunderasan explain about the  Mold on cheese and whether they are safe for consumption or no?  Ms. Namrata Sundaresan, who also happens to be my dear friend, a Masterchef, an artisanal cheesemaker, Partner-Kase Chennai&bengaluru and Food consultant.  Check out their page @Kasechennai both on Instagram and on Facebook. Do try their different cheese platter and varieties.  You can also...

Welcome back to the EP #2 -The collaboration series of Food Safety Genie. In this episode, my guest Dr. Usha Ravi, explains about Importance of Food Safety and various Food Poisoning bacterias involved. Dr.Usha Ravi was the Head of the Department for Food Science and Management, MOP Vaishnava College for women (School Of Food Science And Management - M.O.P.Vaishnav College For Women). She's a renowned Food Scientist, Academician, and at present handles her brand Foodialogues through her...

Welcome to the first EP #1 of the collaboration series of Food Safety Genie. Today's episode, we have Mr. Arun Kumar, who is one of the leading Food Safety consultants from Chennai, and a Trainer of Trainers for the FSSAI's FosTac - which is the training and certification program for the food handlers and supervisors. In this Episode, Mr. Arun highlights the essential aspect of Hand Hygiene and why it is a basic etiquette that must be followed regularly. You can connect with Mr. Arun Kumar...

Welcome to EP #12 of Food Safety Genie.  For some people storing food in the refrigerator is the ultimate way to save themselves and the product from spoiling. No, that cannot be the ultimate way. Each product has its characteristics which must adhere. Head on this episode where Food Safety Genie will enumerate the fruits and vegetables, that need not to be stored in the refrigerator. You can visit my website www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com --- Send in a voice message:...

Welcome to EP #11 of Food Safety Genie. Our mind is so much conditioned to the fact that bright coloured food is always considered to be best in quality when compared to the lighter ones. Do you know how harmful these colours are if consumed beyond an acceptable limit? Head on to this episode where Food Safety Genie will explain in detail the right amount of colors that are acceptable and permissible. You can visit my website www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com for better understanding of the...

Welcome to EP #10 of Food Safety Genie. Certain products are not to be frozen; one such is the milk and milk products. To know why head on to this episode listen to Food Safety Genie explain the seven reasons as to why milk and milk products are not to be frozen. You can also visit my website www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pavithra-krishna-prasad/message

Welcome to episode #9 of Food Safety Genie.  Listen to know how Personal Grooming and Hygiene can affect the food that we eat. What kind of food-poisoning bacteria can affect our health?  Listen to know more.  You can visit www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com for detailed information and more publications.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pavithra-krishna-prasad/message

Welcome to Episode #8 of Food safety Genie. Onions have more shelf life when compared to other vegetables when peeled it becomes more vulnerable and prone to immediate spoilage. Listen to know the tips for storage and prevent spoilage.  You can also visit www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com for more details.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pavithra-krishna-prasad/message

Welcome to Episode #7 of Food Safety Genie. Have you noticed potatoes turning green? What are they? Are they harmful? Once peeling the green part of that potato, is it safe for consumption? Listen to know more.  You can visit www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com for detailed information and more publications.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pavithra-krishna-prasad/message

Welcome to Episode #4. In this episode, Have you ever had an experience of tasting oil that has gone stale or bitter? How about the oil that has turned black, what do you do with them? How many times do you re-use the same cooking oil?  Food Safety Genie clears every query. You can also visit my website www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com to read more about the same. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pavithra-krishna-prasad/message

Welcome to Ep#6 of Food Safety Genie. Why do Milk-based beverages Pop-up? Many times we must have had instances of milkshakes/smoothie explosion. Why and how does that happen? Head on to this episode to know more. You can visit www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com for detailed information and other publications.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pavithra-krishna-prasad/message

Welcome to EP #5 of Food Safety Genie. In this episode, I have discussed the different types of Plastics and how to identify as the Food Grade Plastics.   To know more visit my website www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pavithra-krishna-prasad/message

Welcome to Episode #3. Did you know mold is an integral part of the ripening process for aged cheese? Without Mold, there's no point in aged cheese. Head on to this episode where I have discussed the reasons and the type of cheese that thrive on mold growth. You can visit my website www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com for detailed information and other publications.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pavithra-krishna-prasad/message

Welcome to Episode #2. In this episode, Food Safety Genie will discuss the possible reasons for such early deliveries? This Podcast shall discuss the reason, cause, and effect of the same. You can also visit www.pavithrakrishnaprasad.com for detailed information and other publications through my Youtube Channel - Food Safety Genie and Instagram Handle @foodsafetygenie --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pavithra-krishna-prasad/message