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artificial sweetners
Tamil Nadu bans cotton candy over presence of cancer-causing chemicals
Rhodamine-B is a synthetic dye primarily used for industrial purposes, such as colouring leather and paper. It is not approved for use in food due to its potential health hazards.
Aspartame, one of world’s most common artificial sweeteners, could be declared a potential carcinogen: Why you must stay away from products that use it
Around 100 countries around the world, including India, permit the use of aspartame. Several products sold in India like Sugar Free, Pepsi, Cocacola, Jams, jellies, frozen desserts, chewing gums, etc are allowed to use aspartame by FSSAI.
