New Delhi: A shocking video has surfaced on social media which shows a fruit vendor coloring the apples with an artificial color. The video has created outrage among people for the quality of food products that are being sold in the market. In the video, the man can be seen coloring the apples red, so they look attractive. The scenario highlights the quality of the product that is been sold in the market and how fruit sellers are playing with the health of people.यह स्थिति है मार्केट की किसी पर विश्वास करने लायक नहीं हैबाजार से फल खरीदनते हैं तो देख कर खरीदिएकिस तरह से कलर कर रहा है आप देख सकते हैं pic.twitter.com/Oj95cRH76e— 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗶 (@Tiwari__Saab) July 3, 2024Meanwhile, it is important to note that the video surfaced on social media when the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) got tough on companies and local vendors and banning the use of artificial colors.Bad for healthResearch also shows that many synthetic colors that are used in food or raw fruits or vegetables can cause harmful health effects. It is important to note that these colors not only spoil the food but also fend off bacteria that can cause food poisoning. They simply exit to make the food look more bright and attractive.Recently, FSSAI Karnataka has also banned the use of artificial color in veg, chicken and fish kebabs and has announced a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh and jail of 7 years for the vendors, who will not adhere to the guidelines.
