Cotton Candy Ban In Karnataka: Government big decision

Cotton Candy Ban In Karnataka: The Karnataka government has taken a decisive step to address the concerns surrounding the consumption of street food in the state. Finally Karnataka government took important decision on this issue.

Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, along with Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas, shed light on the issue, stressing the need for stringent measures to ensure public health and safety. He announced a ban on colour cotton candy, citing the illegal addition of artificial colours. Violation of this order will result in cancellation of licenses as per law.

However, there is little respite for Gobi Manchurian enthusiasts. Although the government has not banned the dish completely, it has banned the use of artificial colours. Any firm found guilty of adulteration faces a hefty fine of up to Rs 10 lakhs and imprisonment.

The detection of artificial colour agents in popular street foods such as cotton candy and Gobi Manchurian led the government to take such decisions. Health officials revealed that samples collected from various restaurant hotels were subjected to rigorous testing, revealing alarming findings.

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A number of harmful chemicals have been detected in Gobi Manchurian samples, including tartrazine, sunset yellow and carmosine. Similarly, cotton candy samples have been found to contain tartrazine, sunset yellow, and rhodamine B, artificial colours that pose significant health risks.

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Expressing concern over the widespread consumption of street food, the minister highlighted its ill effects on public health. He emphasized that street food is high in salt and fat, which worsens health problems.