Eating Pani Puri may increase the risk of cancer, cancer causing chemicals found, FSSAI issues alert

Cause of Cancer and Golgappa: Most women in India and many men are fond of eating Panipuri. Although it is known by different names in different states of India. But people are crazy about its taste. You will see people happily eating Panipuri at every Panipuri vendor.

But is the gol gappa you are eating good for your health? Actually, the Food Safety and Standards Department of Karnataka recently tested some samples of Panipuri, the report of which showed that Panipuri contains some chemicals that can cause cancer. Let's know what is the whole matter

Does Panipuri cause cancer?
The Food Safety and Standards Department of the Karnataka government has completely banned the use of artificial colours added to cotton candy and gobi manchurian across the state, as the chemicals present in these artificial colours have a bad effect on our health. Now, a survey conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSA) in Karnataka has revealed cancer-causing chemicals in about 22% of Panipuri samples.

FSSAI collected around 250 Panipuri samples from roadside vendors to good hotels, of which 41 samples were found to contain harmful artificial colours and chemicals like Brilliant Blue FCF, Sunset Yellow and Tartrazine. These chemicals can not only cause stomach problems but also serious health issues like cancer, heart disease, skin allergies and autoimmune disorders.

health minister of karnataka
Dinesh Gundu Rao has also said that action will be taken on the Panipuri incident after the FSSAI report of the Panipuri samples comes. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao shared a post on Twitter saying, 'Samples of Panipuri sold in the state have been collected and sent for testing as the use of artificial colors has been banned in cotton candy, cabbage and kebabs.

Several samples of Pani Puri have been taken and have also failed the food safety test and are being further analysed and the health department will take appropriate action after receiving the test report. “People should take special care of their health and avoid consuming foods that affect our health.”