When it comes to lentils, we often think that eating lentils every day can help us meet our daily needs for protein and other minerals. But what if you find that they’re causing more harm than good? Yes, you read that right. According to the latest social media video, a girl has shared a frsu video of what happened to Kali dal which she bought from the market. Scroll down to read details.
In an Instagram video, RJ Neha Sharma shared her shocking experience of using the famous Kali Dal. She bought black lentils from Himachal Pradesh. She was shocked when she got home and soaked the lentils in water overnight before cooking them. The black color of the lentils has been mixed with water. Later, when the girl looked at the lentils, they had turned green. It’s as if someone painted the green moon black. Once in the water, all the color of the lentils disappears. Check out the video:
This is definitely a case of adulteration of lentils and may be linked to many health ailments. According to FSSAI, synthetic dyes like Metanil Yellow are used to make pulses look brighter, but this is harmful to health. FSSAI mentioned in the report that consumers should not buy pulses if they smell unpleasant, taste bitter or have grittiness. Legumes should also be avoided if live or dead insects are visible in the product. One should always prefer pulses in packaged form with AGMARK and should also check the FSSAI license number.
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For those unfamiliar, metanil yellow is known to be neurotoxic. Long-term exposure can affect the nervous system and may cause memory loss, headaches, behavioral changes and decreased motor coordination. Some also say that Metanil Yellow may increase the risk of cancer. Its metabolites can damage DNA and cause cancer. Long-term ingestion of maytanex can overload the detoxification processes of organs such as the liver and kidneys, leading to liver and kidney damage.
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