A video is going viral about the disgusting truth of the food and restaurant industries, and some of these will surely make you want to fast for some time.
From the Insta-worthy food shots to roadside cheat meals, what we eat outside may be far from what we think.
Starting with frozen meat, which is widely used in restaurants to cut costs, it is often stored in freezers for long durations, losing all nutrition and flavor.
Improper thawing and refreezing the same product causes bacterial build-up, increasing serious food poisoning risks.
While we all enjoy a good steaming plate of momos on any given day, that creamy dollop of mayonnaise on the side is many a time not real.
Many vendors use this “fake mayo” made with palm oil, which is loaded with emulsifiers and preservatives.
Real mayonnaise is made from eggs and contains nutritious value, and while this fake mayo looks identical, it offers nothing except long-term cholesterol spikes and gut issues.
From milk laced with detergent to chili powder mixed with brick dust, there have been countless incidents of everyday ingredients being tampered with. A recent FSSAI report found that nearly 1 in 4 outlets in India failed quality tests.
While this might not be the case for every food outlet, the frequency of new controversies around food is alarming.
In the race for profits, it’s often our health that is compromised by these industries.
While many would like to keep it a secret, it’s our decision to question what we put on our plates and consume mindfully.
