Is Your Pani Puri Safe To Eat? Cancer-Causing Substances Found In Karnataka's Golgappe Raise Concern

If you love Pani Puri or Golgappa, this news is for you. It's well-known that Pani Puri from roadside carts or shops is often made unhygienically. However, this news is shocking: Pani Puri made with unsanitary methods, artificial colors, and taste enhancers can harm your stomach and even cause cancer.

Food safety officials in Karnataka discovered alarming results after testing Pani Puri samples. They found that 22 percent of the samples did not meet safety standards. Out of 260 samples, 41 contained artificial colors and cancer-causing substances, and 18 other samples were deemed unfit for human consumption.

The Karnataka government had previously banned the food coloring Rhodamine-B, commonly used in dishes like cauliflower Manchurian and cotton candy. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao warned that vendors using these substances in their food stalls will face severe penalties.

Rao previously emphasized that food safety is a top priority for the state. More dishes will be inspected to check for coloring agents. He stated that people should be aware of what they are eating and the ingredients used. Restaurant owners must maintain hygiene standards, or they will face strict actions.

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