Diwali mithai is one of the major attractions of the festival as friends and family exchange boxes of barfis, laddoos, and pedas to share joy and festive cheer. However, a major health concern around this time of the year is the adulterated Diwali sweets that can put one at risk of health problems. From bad-quality ghee, starch and flour in khoya, artificial colours, to adulterated paneer, a lot can go wrong with your mithai if you aren’t careful.

When it comes to celebrating a safe Diwali, it’s not just the firecrackers and increased pollution levels that pose a health hazard, but also what you are eating. Adulterants in mithai, depending on what they are, could cause digestive issues , allergic reactions, and even increase the risk of diseases like cancer, according to the National

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