Food Safety Department flags massive use of unsafe synthetic colours in sweets, savouries, and drinks, triggering major health concerns for consumers.
Karnataka’s sweet tooth just got a bitter reality check. The Food Safety Department has revealed alarming findings from its statewide inspection drive, uncovering unsafe levels of synthetic colours in popular sweets and savouries, including the beloved Mysore Pak.
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As part of a massive food safety campaign, 3,787 samples were collected from across the state, ranging from jalebi, khova, and chutneys to sauces, sharbats, ice creams, fruit juices, and cold drinks. Shockingly, 374 samples were declared unsafe after laboratory analysis.
Experts warn that regular consumption of such artificially coloured foods can cause severe health issues, including liver damage, hyperactivity in children, and long-term metabolic disorders. “People must be cautious about what they consume and demand transparency from food vendors,” said Dr. Sharad Kulkarni, Ayurvedic doctor , urging citizens to prefer natural, homemade alternatives.
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With synthetic colour use earlier flagged in kebabs, this revelation about sweets and snacks has triggered demands for stricter regulation, random testing, and immediate removal of adulterated products from the market.
Consumers are now being urged to check food quality, avoid unusually bright-coloured sweets and savouries, and report suspicious outlets to the authorities.
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