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Karnataka has banned the use of artificial colouring agents including Rhodamine-B, in cotton candy and 'gobi manchurian.'..
According to the US National Library of Medicine, the use of Rhodamine-B in food for a long time leads to liver dysfunction or cancer, and when exposed to large amounts over a short period, it results in acute poisoning...
Dr Muralidhar S. Kathalagiri, Consultant Laparoscopic, Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgeon, SPARSH Hospital, Bangalore, told IndiaToday.In although food colouring agents add vibrancy to our plates, we need to be aware of the hidden dangers, particularly of those that aren't approved by the government.. . ) ..
Rhodamine-B is not just found in cotton candy or 'gobi manchurian' it is found in other food items like chilli oil, red chilli powder, pink coloured sweets, curry powder, sauces and many more...
According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), no colouring matter should be added to food unless permitted in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011...
