ACTIVATED CHARCOAL IN FOOD? A BIG ‘NO’, ACCORDING TO FOOD SAFETY DEPARTMENT

Highlights:

• Although it has become a trend to use activated charcoal as an ingredient in popular foods, it is not permitted to be used as a food additive.
• Its use has become so rampant that the Food Safety Department had to step in and take some action against cafes and restaurants advertising charcoal foods.

As per reports, the Food Safety Department has asked al....