Idli, which we all have eaten, is an important part of South Indian food. It is a light, delicious and easily digested dish, which people can eat anytime and anywhere – whether it is more hungry or less. Especially in South India, Idli and Dosa are considered to be an excellent option of breakfast. But a recent revelation in Bengaluru has alerted people.
Eating idli in Bengaluru is the risk of cancer!
According to a report by News-18, an investigation conducted by the Health Department in Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka, revealed that some hotels and strut vendors have been found to be cancerous elements in the idli sold. The more shocking to hear, the more dangerous it is. After this investigation, not only the people of Bengaluru but the people of the whole country have become alert.
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Large disclosure made in health department investigation
The Health Department of Bangalore took samples of Idli from several hotels and roadside street vendors. These samples were examined in the lab, after which the shocking truth came out. according to the report:
- The Health Department collected about 500 samples.
- Of these, 35 samples were found to be carcinogenic chemicals.
- Officers are still waiting for the results of hundreds of other samples.
How to reach dangerous chemicals in Idli?
During the investigation, when the officials asked the hotel and the street vendors the reason, they said that the first idli solution was placed on cotton cloth, which was kept on the idli tray before cooking in steam. But now many hotels and vendors have started using plastic instead of cotton cloth.
Plastic used cancer causes
According to health officials, when plastic is used for Idli cooking, the heat produces harmful chemicals from plastic, which are found in food. These chemicals can go to the body and cause serious diseases like cancer.
Government can take a big step
After this shocking news, Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that the government is now considering banning the use of plastic in cooking. This will help in protecting the health of the people and problems like adulteration of food will also be controlled.
What precautions should people take?
If you eat idli or any street food, then keep in mind the following things:
- Take care of cleanliness-Before eating, check the cleanliness of the place.
- Be cautious before buying idli from street vendors – make sure they are not using plastic in cooking.
- Make idli at home – It is better to make idli with fresh and clean material at home.
- Do not use plastic – Use cotton cloth or biodegradable ingredients to cook idli.
