The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prepared a compendium of Ayurveda Aahara recipes. This resource aims to facilitate Food Business Operators (FBOs) in manufacturing food products based on Ayurvedic principles. This notice was issued on October 1, 2024.
The compendium is based on recipes found in 71 authoritative Ayurveda texts, as defined by the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations, 2022.
Before finalizing the compendium, the FSSAI is inviting comments, views, and suggestions from stakeholders. All comments and suggestions must be submitted by October 31, 2024.
Submissions must be in the following format and sent via email to ayurveda-aahara@fssai.gov.in :
| S.No. | Name and Address of the Organization/Person, Contact Number, Email | Ayurveda Aahara (along with Sub- Serial Number) | Relevant Section | Comments/Suggestion | Rationale | Reference to Supporting Evidence (Scientific or Ayurveda Textbooks) | Remarks |
To be considered, feedback should be supported by scientific evidence or references from authoritative Ayurveda textbooks.
Benefits of Ayurveda Aahara
Ayurveda Aahara refers to food prepared and consumed according to Ayurvedic principles. The aim is to promote health and well-being through dietary choices. With the increasing interest in Ayurveda, this initiative by the FSSAI provides a standardized framework for FBOs to manufacture and market Ayurveda Aahara products.
