Question
What could be two conditions under which the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India FSSAI has declared the jaggery as adulterated. ? List two health hazards of consuming such jaggery.
Solution
- As per the Food Safety and Standard Regulations (fassi), 2011 a maximum of 70 ppm sulphur dioxide is allowed in the preparation of jaggery.
- Prepared under unhygienic conditions.
- Made from insect infested /rotten sugarcane.
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
