<p>Bengaluru: In a continued crackdown against use of unsafe colours and substandard products in preparation of food items, the Karnataka wing of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has now ordered the testing of Jalebi, sharbath, and many other confectionery items.</p><p>The district offices of the FSSAI, Karnataka, have been tasked with collecting samples of each food item to determine their quality. The officials are planning to collect at least 250 samples from across the state. “Many eateries use artificial colours while preparing Jalebi, to make them look attractive and hence it is important to test them,” a senior FSSAI official said. </p><p>Sharbath, a drink sought after during the summer, has also come under the scanner of the FSSAI for use of preservatives that are not permissible. “They add chemicals, preservatives and colours to ensure better shelf life. Hence, there is a higher chance that they could be adulterated or of substandard quality,” the official noted.</p>.FSSAI asks Karnataka to submit report on use of plastic sheets for idli steaming in restaurants.<p>Along with Jalebi and sharbath, the officers have also been asked to collect samples of various imported chocolates as per the orders from the Central FSSAI. “These samples will mostly be collected from cities where there is a demand for imported chocolates. The samples will mostly come from Bengaluru, Mysuru, Belgaum, Hubli, and Dharwad,” the officials noted.</p><p>Earlier, the FSSAI had tested various food items, after concerns over use of artificial colours, many of which are carcinogenic. Gobi Manchurian and cotton candy were found to be among the most unsafe products tested in the state.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: In a continued crackdown against use of unsafe colours and substandard products in preparation of food items, the Karnataka wing of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has now ordered the testing of Jalebi, sharbath, and many other confectionery items.</p><p>The district offices of the FSSAI, Karnataka, have been tasked with collecting samples of each food item to determine their quality. The officials are planning to collect at least 250 samples from across the state. “Many eateries use artificial colours while preparing Jalebi, to make them look attractive and hence it is important to test them,” a senior FSSAI official said. </p><p>Sharbath, a drink sought after during the summer, has also come under the scanner of the FSSAI for use of preservatives that are not permissible. “They add chemicals, preservatives and colours to ensure better shelf life. Hence, there is a higher chance that they could be adulterated or of substandard quality,” the official noted.</p>.FSSAI asks Karnataka to submit report on use of plastic sheets for idli steaming in restaurants.<p>Along with Jalebi and sharbath, the officers have also been asked to collect samples of various imported chocolates as per the orders from the Central FSSAI. “These samples will mostly be collected from cities where there is a demand for imported chocolates. The samples will mostly come from Bengaluru, Mysuru, Belgaum, Hubli, and Dharwad,” the officials noted.</p><p>Earlier, the FSSAI had tested various food items, after concerns over use of artificial colours, many of which are carcinogenic. Gobi Manchurian and cotton candy were found to be among the most unsafe products tested in the state.</p>