Avoid - Britannia's treat biscuits with trans fat

Having been subjected to watching frequent advertisements of Britannia Treat biscuits, kids obviously ask for it, preparing themselves for the first taste. Then it becomes a habit.

Only couple of days back, wanted to check the ingredients - expecting kid healthy choices.

Shocked to see that the biscuits contain hydrogenated vegetable fat aka trans fat. City kids having trans fat foods with least physical activity is a definite bad idea. I believe government should not allow such products to be advertised in the first place. Kids are not mature consumers to understand what is really good and healthy for them in the long run.

A brief search in Google took me to this page: http://www.britannia.co.in/brandstories_treat.htm

The product seems to be a huge success but are the consumers aware of health implications. I have loved Britannia products for a long time and been a loyal consumer. Particularly, the healthy and nutri products of Britannia. Perhaps, emphasis and advertising should be encouraged on these products rather than the unhealthy ones.

Going a step ahead, advertisements in kids channels should be closely monitored. In fact, ideally should be eliminated from kids channels. Advertisements are negative in their very nature of telling consumer what they don't have and motivating to get it.

Varieties of mango

Yesterday I got a chance to visit an agricultural professor's house to pick up farm fresh, naturally grown ripe mangoes. The professor's mother asked me what varieties I would like. As textbook knowledge I know mango comes in different varieties. Practically, mango has been a synonym for 'banginapalli' variety. Admitted to her that I do not know of any varieties. She showed me 'mallika' 

, 'himasagar' and 'suvarnarekha' varieties along with regular banginapalli variety. Promptly chose a couple of mangoes a variety each to try. 

Tried the three varieties yesterday. Each is so different and distinct in taste and flavor. Overall, enjoyed the mango tasting exercise. Himasagar is the sweetest of them. Suvarnarekha is also sweet but has a distinct flavor and smell. Mallika not too sweet but thoroughly tasty.

Catching with a school friend after many years!

I just want to note this down as a memory. I read an article about a kuchipudi dancer in the Hindu newspaper. The dancer is none other than my school mate, a year junior to me and a great companion. I immediately logged on to Facebook and messaged her if we could get in touch and left my phone number.

Couple of days later, received a call from her and was I thrilled! Exchanged pleasantries and caught on what happened in each other's lives since school. Awesome! Had a long talk and decided to meet each other next time we both get a chance to.

Nostalgic!!!