BENGALURU, Mar 11: Dinesh Gundurao, Karnataka Health Minister, announced ban on food colouring agent Rhodamine-B, used in cotton candy and gobi Manchurian, in the state due to its toxic elements.
Speaking at a press conference at Vikas Soudha on Monday, the minister emphasised the health hazards posed by the consumption of artificially coloured snacks.
Strict action would be taken against the sale and consumption of colour cotton candy, highlighting the presence of toxic elements in such products. He clarified that while cotton candy without colour is permitted, the use of artificial colours in the preparation of snacks like Gobi Manchurian is prohibited.
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