Category: Food EN

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) urged the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) to resolve the supply shortage of chicken eggs immediately. “Most of the grocers and public markets claimed that it has been difficult for them to get the supply since two weeks ago, thus, creating concern on the supply shortage in the future. Chicken eggs are the cheapest source...

"If the data were strong enough to ban Red 3 in cosmetics and external drugs 30 years ago, they’re surely strong enough to ban it today in foods, oral drugs, and dietary supplements." ~ Dr Peter Lurie, CSPI President    

Versatile and tasty, bread is yet the most wasted food in the world. But did you know that it can still make your meals delicious when it's not fresh anymore? Rather than letting good bread go to waste, learn what to do with a loaf in each stage of its freshness. (Source: European Food Information Council)  

All foods are valuable, leftovers included. Don't go wasting your leftovers, give them a second chance. (@EUFIC)

Onions have more to offer than just texture and flavour. They’re full of Vitamin C, prebiotic fibre, and more.   Read more:  

Your leftovers are needed by a lot of people.

Simple foods that can alleviate pain.

The recent report on eggs from a farm Teo Seng Capital Berhad being suspended by the Singaporean authorities shows that Malaysians are being rated as second-class consumers where food safety is concerned. The eggs were rejected as they were found to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis bacterium. Again we hear the authorities saying that the eggs are not sold in Malaysia and it is only...

PRESS STATEMENT by CAP President Mohideen Abdul Kader on the need to avoid food wastage in conjunction with CAP's "From Leftovers to Meals" public campaign held at CAP's premises on 8 October 2022: DON'T LET EDIBLE LEFTOVER FOOD GO TO WASTE The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is celebrating this year’s Green Action Week themed “Sharing Community” by providing tips on how to convert...