Recent reports from Karnataka have raised concerns about the safety of bakery cakes after food safety officials found cancer-causing substances in certain samples, here are some things to know.
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The Karnataka Food Safety Department discovered that some cakes sold in Bengaluru contained harmful levels of synthetic food coluoring.
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Out of 235 cake samples tested, only 12 were found to contain harmful levels of these artificial colorants.
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Some studies suggest that artificial colorings may increase cancer risk, especially at high doses.
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In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority allows the use of these artificial colors.
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Experts advise consumers to be cautious when purchasing brightly coloured cake such as red velvet or black forest.
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The Karnataka government is stepping up its efforts to ensure compliance with food safety standards.
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To safeguard your health, check product labels for artificial ingredients and buy from trusted bakeries that follow safety guidelines.