Beware! Chemically Treated Sweet Potatoes Linked to Cancer Risk, FSSAI Warns

• FSSAI warns that chemically treated sweet potatoes, often adulterated with Rhodamine B, pose a cancer risk.
• Rhodamine B, a chemical dye used in textiles, is not edible and is banned by FSSAI for food products.
• Identify adulteration by rubbing a cotton ball dipped in water/oil on the sweet potato; red/purple color indicates chemicals.
• Suspicious signs include excessively shiny, dark red/pink sweet potatoes, color transfer to hands, or water changing color during washing/cooking.
• Despite health benefits like Vitamin A and antioxidants, adulterated sweet potatoes can lead to serious health issues.

Why It Matters: Chemically treated sweet potatoes, often with Rhodamine B, are a cancer risk; learn to identify and avoid them.