The Karnataka government has issued a warning after carcinogens were found in 12 of 235 cake samples tested across the state. According to reports in Hindustan Times, a senior government official has clearly stated that we have detected harmful and carcinogenic elements in some of the cake samples tested. He said these ingredients are strictly regulated under the Food Safety Act, 2006 and related Food Safety Standards and Regulations, 2011.
Bakery cakes are dangerous for your health
According to the report, cakes from bakeries in Bangalore were tested. Their investigation confirmed the presence of dangerous substances. Following this, Food Safety Commissioner Srinivas K warned bakeries across the state against using unsafe chemicals and additives in their products. Bakery cakes are often made with margarine, which is cheap but harmful to your health. If many types of colorings and other ingredients are added to them, it is not surprising that these cakes are harmful.
Cakes contain preservatives and dangerous chemicals
According to health experts, it is not surprising that bakery cakes are not good for your health. A large amount of color is used for this purpose. Preservatives and dangerous chemicals are used in bakery cakes which are very dangerous for the entire body. What’s surprising is that bakeries sell them even though they know their side effects.
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However, many people prioritize price over quality. They prefer to buy cheap bakery cakes rather than making cakes at home with more expensive and healthier ingredients. Kriti Jindal, owner of Delhi-based Swirls Cakery, finds the discovery of carcinogenic chemicals in cakes worrying. She suggests choosing safe options like beet juice for red color, blueberries for purple color, turmeric for yellow color, and paprika instead of synthetic dyes.
For these reasons, the risk of cancer in bakery cakes increases
Many colors used in cakes, such as Allura Red, Sunset Yellow FCF, Ponso 4R (strawberry red), Tartrazine (lemon yellow), and Carmoisin (brown), are not only known to cause cancer when used above safety levels. While they increase risk, they can also harm mental and physical health.
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