
Artificially coloured ‘appalam’ seized
The Hindu
Officials seized artificially coloured appalam during a surprise check and destroyed them in Palayamkottai on Monday.Following instructions from Designated Officer, Department of Food Safety, R. Sasi
Officials seized artificially coloured appalam during a surprise check and destroyed them in Palayamkottai on Monday.
Following instructions from Designated Officer, Department of Food Safety, R. Sasi Deepa, a team of officials led by Food Safety Officer A. R. Sankaralingam conducted the check in a few shops near Palayamkottai Gandhi Market. As it was found that the shops sold artificially coloured appalam’, samples were taken and sent for analysis.

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