Pani Puri, i.e., Golgappa, is something that everyone likes. Recently, Pani Puri samples were tested in Karnataka. The report of this investigation shocked everyone. Food safety officials have gotten shocking results from the investigation. 22% of the samples of pani puri collected by the officials did not meet the safety standards. Even carcinogenic agents were found in 41 samples.
According to the report, out of a total of 260 samples, artificial colors and cancer-causing elements were found in 41. The remaining 18 samples were found to be unsuitable for human consumption.
According experts, stated that they had been receiving many complaints about the quality of Pani Puri available on the streets for a long time. On the basis of which this step was taken. The department collected samples from roadside shops and good restaurants across the state. Upon examination, several samples were found to be stale and unfit for human consumption."
Chemicals found in samples
According to Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K, chemicals like Brilliant Blue (a synthetic organic compound and triarylmethane dye that's used as a blue colorant in many products: Processed foods, Medications, Dietary supplements, Cosmetics, and Water tracer agent.), Sunset Yellow (an orange azo dye that's used as a food additive to improve the chemical and physical properties of food products.), and Tartrazine (a synthetic, lemon yellow azo dye that's primarily used as a food coloring.) were found in the Pani Puri samples. All of these chemicals can cause many health problems.
The food coloring agent Rhodamine-B is used in many dishes, and the Karnataka government has banned Rhodamine-B. Similarly, in February, the Tamil Nadu government also banned the sale and consumption of cotton candy.