Diwali 2024: Indians everywhere are gearing up for Diwali on October 31, 2024! It's that time of the year when gifts fly back and forth, and everyone's bonding over endless rounds of festive food. And let's be realno Diwali spread is complete without a rainbow of traditional sweets! We've all been there: the moment you spot motichoor ke ladoo or a stack of kaju katli, all self-control goes out the window. Before you know it, you're deep into an unplanned mithai marathon! From silky khoya barfi to pistachio-studded pista barfi , the variety is endless and irresistible.
The mithai shops? They're bursting at the seams with sweets, barely keeping up with the stream of customers leaving with boxes stacked high. But here's a thought: have you ever stopped to wonder what actually goes into making these crowd-favorite treats? With demand at an all-time high, some places might cut corners, sneaking in less-than-great ingredients or, worse, resorting to adulteration. Anju Majeed, Senior Scientist and Director at Sami Labs, sheds some light on this.
"Adulteration of sweets and adding artificial colours to make them look more appealing has become a huge concern, especially around Diwali," she explains. "With demand so high, there's a real risk that your favourite mithai could be made with low-quality flour, questionable fats, or oils. And that can mean anything from an upset stomach to full-blown food poisoning for those who indulge.
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