By throwing away moldy bread and eating the rest, you are not saving money; rather, you are loading your body with toxic substances and paving the way for health problems. Molds are microscopic fungi that grow on plant or animal foods. It is unknown how many types of fungi exist

How to test egg freshness… How to tell if an egg is fresh or stale… How to store eggs… Should eggs be stored in the refrigerator? Food Engineer Ebru Akdağ answers all these questions… Ebru Akdağ, Chair of the Information Pollution Commission of the Federation of Turkish Food and Beverage

The General Directorate of Meteorology announced that on July 9, i.e. today, temperatures across most of the country will be above seasonal norms. While temperatures in Istanbul are expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius, asphalt temperatures could rise to 50 degrees Celsius. These temperatures threaten human health not only through

As temperatures rise during the summer months, food safety becomes even more important, and frozen foods emerge as a healthy, sustainable, and economical alternative. Commenting on these products, which preserve nutritional value, reduce food waste, and offer practical use, Ebru Akdağ, Chair of the Board of Directors at BİTKİDEN, said,

Turkey has joined the Safe2Eat campaign run by the European Food Safety Authority this year. Led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the campaign aims to raise awareness about food safety. Commenting on the issue, Ebru Akdağ, Chair of the Board of Directors of the BİTKİDEN Association and Food

World Environment Day, celebrated annually on June 5 at the call of the United Nations, brings together millions of people around a shared environmental awareness this year as well. Marking World Environment Day, Ebru Akdağ, Chair of the Board of Directors at BİTKİDEN, highlighted the importance of transitioning to sustainable

The 19th Hour Main News program hosted by Cüneyt Özdemir addressed the long-standing misinformation in the food sector, the differences between the concepts of STT and TETT, misleading statements made about the perception of “natural,” and the most common misconceptions about food safety.

BİTKİDEN draws attention to safe consumption on International Tea Day, Unpackaged and unregulated products pose a serious health risk Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world after water. Turkey is the world champion in daily tea consumption per capita. Speaking on May 21, International Tea Day, Ebru Akdağ,

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry introduced EU standards for pesticide limits with a new regulation in January 2025. Approximately two months have passed since the Ministry’s three-month compliance period. However, some products sent from Turkey to Europe are being returned on the grounds that they contain pesticide residues and

Plant-Based Foods Association (BİTKİDEN) Board Chair Ebru Akdağ states, “Functional foods, environmentally friendly ingredients, and local products that support biodiversity are now at the center of everyday consumption. This is because the future of plant-based nutrition signals a multidimensional shift in understanding.” Constantly changing climate conditions, dwindling resources, and increasing