New Delhi: A recently shared video on Instagram has sparked alarm among consumers regarding the authenticity of popular packaged mango juices sold across India. The video, posted by a content creator, claims to show the manufacturing process of these juices, raising doubts about their connection to real mangoes.The footage reveals a suspicious concoction of yellow liquid being mixed with red and orange food coloring, sugar syrup, and various chemicals. This mixture, which is then bottled as mango juice, appears far from containing any real fruit. The video is captioned Tetra pack mango juice, implying that this process represents the typical creation of tetra pack juices widely available in stores.Response of viewersThe video has garnered a significant response, with viewers expressing shock and concern. One user commented, Thanks to social media, Ive stopped consuming many things I used to enjoy. These so-called fruit juices—I dont touch them anymore. Another questioned the authenticity of the product, asking, Wheres the mango pulp echoing the sentiment shared by many.Food safety in IndiaThe viral Instagram video has sparked a significant debate about food safety in India, particularly regarding the authenticity of packaged mango juices. The video, shared by a content creator, claims to expose a juice manufacturing process that lacks real mangoes, showing instead a mixture of food coloring, sugar syrup, and chemicals being used to create a product resembling mango juice. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Tatva (@thetatvaindia)The clip has reignited conversations around food safety standards in India and the responsibility of regulatory bodies to ensure that products marketed as fruit juices genuinely contain fruit. Consumers are now demanding transparency in the labeling and production of juices to avoid misleading claims. This growing mistrust toward processed food is pushing many to reconsider their buying habits and opt for healthier alternatives.
