The Karnataka government on Monday banned the use of artificial colouring agents in the preparation of vegetarian, chicken and fish kebabs in the state. As per expert, manufacturers use artificial dyes and colours to make the food look attractive and appealing to customers, especially children. These food colours are comparatively cheap and look brighter than natural food colouring.
Know the ill impact of food colours on health New Delhi: Artificial food colours are responsible for the bright colours of candy, sports drinks and baked foods. Day by day the usage of artificial colours in food products is rapidly increasing, in both processed foods as well as food products that are being sold on the street. Amid this, the Karnataka government on Monday banned the use of artificial colouring agents in the preparation of vegetarian, chicken and fish kebabs in the state, mentioning it can have a severe impact on the health of the public.
The state’s health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao took to his X (formerly Twitter) to announce that the food vendors violating the rule will be dealt with strict action including seven years of jail time and a fine up to 10 lakhs. He said, artificial colours are harmful to the body and can cause serious health impacts. How do food colours impact your health? In conversation with News9 , Dr Manjusha Agarwal , Senior Consultant Internal Medicine Gleneagles Hospitals Parel Mumbai said, “Food coloring or dyes are made with harmful ingredients like benzi.