What makes that samosa chutney red? Why UP is cracking down on food colours
Uttar Pradesh's Food Safety and Drug Administration has issued guidelines banning non-food grade industrial dyes, particularly Rhodamine-B, in food items after their presence was detected in chutneys. The regulations, aimed at ensuring food safety during the festive season, detail permissible food colors and their usage, particularly for street food and snacks. Compliance will be enforced as Diwali approaches.