Cancer Causes: Idli Sambar is a street food found in almost every corner of India. People eat it thinking it is healthy, but a recent investigation on it has put people in panic. Actually, in a study in Bangalore, Idli has been declared carcinogenic, but why? Know.

Cancer Causes: South Indian foods are in demand all over India. This is the only street food that probably everyone likes to eat and that too on the lines that it is not as harmful as momos and burgers. The combination of idli and sambar is the most consumed food in South Indian foods. People eat it the most for breakfast because most of the street corners have shops where you can find idli-sambar. But do you know that a recent investigation has revealed something horrifying about sambar idli. Actually, idli samples from street vendors in Bengaluru have been found to be cancerous. Let us tell you everything about this and about other street foods available along with idli, which are carcinogenic.

The case came to light in BengaluruThe Food Safety Department in Karnataka's capital Bengaluru had taken 500 samples of street food, hotel and restaurant food, in which the maximum samples were of Idli. You will be surprised to know that 35 of these samples have failed, eating which can cause cancer. Plastic elements have been found in the Idli samples, which causes cancer. Also, the rice and lentils used in making Idli have also been found to be adulterated.

These 3 street foods can also cause cancer

1. Golgappas- Golgappas are also very popular among street foods. Many researches show that eating golgappas can also cause cancer, because the chutney added to them contains synthetic colors.

2. Processed meat- Items made from processed meat are also very common among street foods and are sold in large quantities. Eating these can also cause cancer as they contain carcinogens, which promote stomach cancer.

3. Packaged foods and drinks- It has been told in the YouTube page Health OPD that packaged foods like chips or other items and bottled drinks i.e. cold-drinks also contain harmful elements which promote cancer. Unrefined flour, oil and sugar are used to make them, there are many types of preservatives, which are harmful for the body.