Cancer-Causing Substance Traced in Panipuri Samples in Karnataka

Reports state that of the 260 samples that were collected, 41 of them had artificial coloring and cancer-causing substances. It came out that the other eighteen samples were not fit for human consumption.

Srinivas K, the commissioner for food safety, stated in an interview with Deccan Herald, "We received many complaints about the quality of pani puri that is served in streets across the state. We collected samples from roadside stalls to decent restaurants from all over the state. Many samples were found in a stale state and unfit for human consumption." Samples from Pani Puri were discovered to include chemicals such as tartrazine, brilliant blue, and sunset yellow, which can cause several health issues.

The food coloring substance Rhodamine-B, which is frequently used in recipes like gobi manchurian and cotton candy, was previously banned by the Karnataka government. Dinesh Gundu Rao, the Karnataka health minister, warned that vendors using these substances in their eateries will face severe consequences.

Rao said earlier that the state's food safety is its top concern and that more dishes will be inspected to determine whether coloring agents are being used in them. People should be aware of what foods they are eating and what ingredients are in them. Also, the restaurant owners need to be accountable for upholding hygienic standards.