Jaggery samples found adulterated with kidney-damaging chemicals – The Times of India

Jaggery samples found adulterated with kidney-damaging chemicals – The Times of India

Jaggery sold in Bengaluru markets has been found adulterated with harmful chemicals like washing soda, chalk powder, and metanil yellow. These substances can cause severe health issues, including kidney damage. Additionally, the use of toxic single-plastic sheets for packaging food poses further health risks. When it comes to white sugar alternatives, jaggery and honey are…

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Bengaluru Idli Adulteration: 54 idli samples adulterated with cancer-causing plastic in this city | – The Times of India

Bengaluru Idli Adulteration: 54 idli samples adulterated with cancer-causing plastic in this city | – The Times of India

Idli, often considered as a comforting breakfast, is now not safe anymore. Wondering why? Well as per latest tests conducted by the state food safety and standards department in Bengaluru, there are idli samples that are unsafe or substandard for consumption due to the use of plastic sheets during steaming.As per a leading news website,…

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