Last update:October 28, 2024, 5:21 p.m. IST

More than 200 samples of golgappa have been collected from various places in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, and are being randomly tested for quality and safety.

Several allegations have surfaced regarding the use of dangerous substances like urea and even Harpic to enhance the taste of golgappas. (locale18)

The Karnataka State Food Department has started to firmly address the issue of food quality. While the use of artificial colors and chemicals in Manchurian cabbage has already been banned, golgappa fans are worried as they fear the food safety department will also ban their beloved spicy watery delight.

The food safety department has installed rapid food testing kits in public places and shopping malls and intensified inspections to identify poor quality food products. This follows repeated complaints about the quality of golgappas.

The Food Service began closely monitoring food manufacturing centers golgappas. Continuing their food testing campaign, golgappas were also submitted for their examination.

Golgappa samples are collected randomly from various locations in Bengaluru and are tested. Samples were collected from more than 200 golgappa spots across Karnataka including Bengaluru and have been sent for testing.

The Ministry of Food is trying to examine how puri used for the golgappas are prepared, what ingredients are added to them and what effect it can have on people’s health.

In the last two days, the food service has been raided golgappa manufacturing units. The samples collected for testing have now been sent to the laboratory and following the reports it will be decided whether the popular street food will be banned or not.

Several allegations have surfaced regarding the use of dangerous substances like urea and even Harpic to enhance the taste of foods. golgappas. After such allegations in other states, the Karnataka Food Safety and Quality department has increased its vigil and necessary action is being taken.

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Karnataka, India