Indian Sweets and Adulteration
Is it true that many makers of Indian sweets are using sulphur dioxide, starch and aluminium to enhance their visual appeal and save cost at the same time.
Can experts please shed light on this. Our children as well as elders consume them almost through out the year.
What is the mandate for food inspectors when they go to food sweet shops. Do they test for such ingredients? more
Can experts please shed light on this. Our children as well as elders consume them almost through out the year.
What is the mandate for food inspectors when they go to food sweet shops. Do they test for such ingredients? more
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Sulphur dioxide (a gas) or its generator sodium metabisulphite in food are century old food additives - as a preservative, sometimes as a bleach also. I have not come across about its adverse effects on human health. However, too much of everything is bad. Some asthmatic patents may feel uncomfortable if consumed in large quantities. Sulphur dioxide, as such (as gas) is harmful if inhaled in large quantities. more
Sep 24
अरे भाई , पाहिले नकली मावा , नकली दूध का किस्सा तो खत्म करो , जो आदमी इसके लिए पकडे जाते हैं उनको क्या सजा होती है ? more
Sep 23
The mandate for food inspectors is collect bribe and FSSAI is to keep their eyes closed. more
Sep 18
Yes there are lots of Small, Medium and big Sweet shops at every places all over India. The quality is obviously doubtful. During Diwali festival the price also soared . There is no Checking system of the quality, quantity and Price by any Govt agency. There are the departments like Food & Drug Administers, Meteorological Depart. Etc. But no one have seen whether they are on action. more
Sep 18
