Karnataka health dept cracks down on carcinogenic colours in pani puri: Report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka health dept cracks down on carcinogenic colours in pani puri: Report

Hindustan Times  

In response to concerns over mixing of synthetic colours in food, Karnataka's Department of Food Safety and Quality has extended its scrutiny to pani puri vendors after recent actions against those in dishes like Gobi Manchurian and kebabs. In Bengaluru alone, 19 out of 49 samples of pani puri were identified as having synthetic colours present. A sampling exercise across 79 locations state-wide, including 49 in Bengaluru, revealed troubling findings: many pani puri samples were found to contain carcinogenic chemicals in their sauce and sweet chili powder, The Times of India reported. As a result, officials are advocating for a ban on the use of sauces and sweet chili powder with artificial colours in pani puri preparation across Karnataka, the publication stated.

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Karnataka bans harmful food dyes, here is our deep dive on these additives and the myths surrounding them
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Hindu  

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Firstpost  

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

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News 18  

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Cancer-Causing Substance Traced in Panipuri Samples in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

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Karnataka health department bans artificial harmful colours in kebabs
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka health department bans artificial harmful colours in kebabs

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka health department issued a notification order on Monday that no artificial colours should be used in the preparation of kebabs including vegetarian, chicken, fish and others. Karnataka health department bans artificial harmful colours in kebabs Rule 59 of the Food Safety and Quality Act-2006 is punishable with imprisonment from 7 years to life term and a fine up …

Karnataka government bans artificial food colouring in kebabs, fish dishes
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka government bans artificial food colouring in kebabs, fish dishes

India TV News  

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Karnataka bans use of artificial colours in kebabs made with vegetables, chicken, and fish
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka bans use of artificial colours in kebabs made with vegetables, chicken, and fish

The Hindu  

After gobi manchurian, the government has now banned the use of artificial colours in kebabs made with vegetables, chicken, and fish across the State. Hence, the use of such artificial colours has been banned in the preparation of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian kebabs,” the order stated. In March, the State government had banned the use of artificial colours in edible …

Colouring agents in cotton candy and gobi manchurian ban: Why has Karnataka banned certain colouring agents?
9 months ago

Colouring agents in cotton candy and gobi manchurian ban: Why has Karnataka banned certain colouring agents?

The Hindu  

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Karnataka bans Rhodamine-B used as food colour in cotton candy, gobi manchurian
9 months, 1 week ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Karnataka bans use of harmful colouring agents in Cotton Candy, Gobi Manchurian
9 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka bans use of harmful colouring agents in Cotton Candy, Gobi Manchurian

The Hindu  

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Telangana Food Safety officials detect cotton candy laced with carcinogen at Medaram Jatara
10 months ago

Telangana Food Safety officials detect cotton candy laced with carcinogen at Medaram Jatara

The Hindu  

Telangana State Food Laboratory officials today seized a stock of cotton candy laced with a potent carcinogen at the Medaram Jatara site. It is an industrial dye and should not be used as a food colour,” said G. Laxmi Narayana Reddy, Head of State Food Laboratory, who led the food safety enforcement team. This is the first time the State …

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