Synopsis : Doctors warned that South India’s everyday plate, filled with staples like milk, curd, fruits and vegetables, is increasingly at risk, as low-level adulteration creeps into foods consumed daily. Data presented in Parliament highlighted persistent food safety concerns across South India between 2021 and September 2024.

South India’s everyday plate, filled with staples like milk, curd, fruits and vegetables, is increasingly at risk, as low-level adulteration creeps into foods consumed daily, threatening digestion, immunity and long-term health.

Low-level adulteration, from artificial ripening agents in fruits to additives in dairy, often goes unnoticed. Yet, its cumulative impact can affect digestion, immunity and long-term health.

With dietary habits evolving and cuisines cro

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