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How to Check for Artificial Colour in Salted Green Peas
Salted green peas are a popular snack, but some might have artificial colours added to make them look fresher.
These colours can be bad for your health, causing problems like hyperactivity in kids and allergies.
An expert named Simrat Kathuria says these colours can even be harmful in the long run.
It's important to check your salted green peas to make sure they're safe to eat.
Salted green peas may contain artificial colouring to improve appearance.
Artificial food colours can cause health issues like hyperactivity and allergies.
Vivid green colour in peas can mislead buyers into thinking the product is fresher.
Simrat Kathuria, CEO of The Diet Xperts, warns about the potential health hazards.
Consumers should be aware and check their salted green peas for artificial colouring.
- Who
- Consumers of salted green peas
- What
- Potential adulteration with artificial colouring in salted green peas
- Where
- Indian market
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To improve appearance and trick buyers into thinking the product is fresher or healthier
Key facts
- Product
- Salted green peas
- Potential Adulteration
- Artificial colouring
- Health Hazards
- Childhood hyperactivity, allergic responses, possible carcinogenicity
- Expert
- Simrat Kathuria, CEO and head dietitian, The Diet Xperts
Quotes
Simrat Kathuria
CEO and head dietitian at The Diet Xperts
“These include childhood hyperactivity, allergic responses, and possible long-term consequences like carcinogenicity. Artificially tinted peas’ vivid green colour can trick buyers into thinking the product is fresher or healthier than it actually is.”
indianexpress.com
“To improve their appearance, some salted green matar sold commercially may contain artificial colouring”
indianexpress.com
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