Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Food Safety Drive in Indore Checks Roasted Gram for Banned Dye
In Indore, the Food Safety Department checked two shops for a banned dye in roasted gram.
They collected samples to test for auramine, a harmful industrial dye that makes food look better but is not safe to eat.
If the samples are unsafe, the shops could face strict action.
This check is part of a bigger effort across India to ensure food safety.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) asked all states to inspect roasted gram.
Earlier, a team from Bhopal also collected samples from other places.
Food Safety Department collected roasted gram samples from two shops in Indore's Siyaganj area.
Samples were taken from Maa Vaishno Traders and Jain Chana Parmal to test for banned dye auramine.
Action follows reports of illegal use of auramine in roasted gram to enhance appearance.
Samples will be sent to a lab, and further action will be taken based on test results.
This drive is part of a nationwide effort by FSSAI to ensure food safety standards are met.
- Who
- Food Safety Department, FSSAI
- What
- Action to check for banned dye in roasted gram
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Siyaganj, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Reports of illegal use of industrial dye (auramine) in roasted gram
- Location
- Siyaganj, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Shops Involved
- Maa Vaishno Traders, Jain Chana Parmal
- Samples Collected
- 4
- Banned Substance
- Auramine (industrial dye)
- Regulatory Body
- Food Safety Department, FSSAI
- Legal Framework
- Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006