Pani Puri in Karnataka fails safety standards: How it can affect health
Pani Puris in Karnataka declared unfit for human consumption. Here’s how this street food can have harmful impact on our
Pani Puris in Karnataka declared unfit for human consumption. Here’s how this street food can have harmful impact on our heath.
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 04:03 PM IST 6 Photos
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Pani Puris are unanimously our favourite street food. The crunchy Puris, which are filled with a delectable mix of mashed potato, coriander, leaves, and spices dipped in tamarind water, can instantly make our day better. But is it unfit for consumption? Pani Puris from Karnataka are currently going viral for failing health standards. Food safety officials collected samples of pani puris from across the state, out of which about 22% of samples failed health standards. Of 260 samples that were collected, in 41 samples, artificial colours and carcinogenic agents that cause cancer were found. 18 samples were found to be unfit for human consumption. Here’s what we need to know about the health hazards of having Pani Puris regularly.(Unsplash)
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Hygiene concerns: Pani Puris are prepared and served on the street. Hygiene concerns such as unclean utensils, contaminated water and uncleaned ingredients can lead to food-borne diseases.(Unsplash)
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Calorie content: When consumed in large quantities, pani puri can lead to high calorie intake. The flavoured water and the sweet chutney served with pani puri can have harmful implications.(Unsplash)
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High sodium content: The mashed potato mixture and the flavoured water served with pani puri contain salt and other ingredients that can contribute to high sodium intake, which can further lead to high blood pressure and cardiovascular problems.(Unsplash)
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