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Karnataka Govt Bans Sale Of Coloured Gobi Manchurian & Cotton Candy Citing Use Of ‘Harmful Chemicals’

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The sale of coloured Gobi Manchurian and cotton candy will not be allowed in the state, the health minister said. (Representative Images: Getty Images) The state health minister said, “Rhodamine-B, Tartrazine and other such chemicals are being used for preparing such food items and it is unsafe” The Karnataka Health Department on Monday banned the sale of coloured Gobi Manchurian and Cotton Candy in the state, saying that the use of artificial colouring agents, such as Rhodamine-B, are harmful to health. At a press conference, state Health Minister Dinesh Gundurao addressed the rising concerns over the presence of harmful chemicals in various food items and pressed on the importance of consuming food which is safe for health. Gundurao pointed out the risks posed by unsafe food practices. He cited the findings of a recent investigation conducted by health department officials on Cotton Candy and Gobi Manchurian. The officials collected nearly 171 samples of these food items from various eateries, he said. The findings revealed that around 107 unsafe artificial colours were found in these dishes. …

Gobi Manchurian Creates Stir In Goa After Council Bans Vendors From Selling Dish | Here’s Why

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The council openly endorsed its decision, terming the dish to be a culinary insignificance. (Representative Image: Getty Images) The reasons for opposing Gobi Manchurian range from hygiene problems, synthetic colouring to questionable sauces and use of laundry power Gobi Manchurian, the dish with fiery red hues and tones of sweet and spice, has stirred a controversy among food authorities. The fusion classic, already criticised for its synthetic colour and hygiene standards, faced further backlash when Goa’s Mapusa Municipal Council banned it from stalls and eateries. During the Bogdeshwar temple feast last month, the Councilor Tarak Arolkar led the initiative of banning this popular dish, a Times Now report said. The council openly endorsed its decision, terming the dish to be a culinary insignificance. This comes amid the trend of several public bodies opposing Gobi Manchurian. Previously, during the 2022 Vasco Saptah Fair at Shree Damodar Temple, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) instructed the Mormugao Municipal Council to regulate the sale of this dish due to hygienic concerns. This was because, the FDA had fund …