Do you like to eat “dal”? Lentils are considered a source of nutrition, as they are rich in proteins, manganese, iron, potassium and much more. But the vegetarian staple (lentil) has gone viral online after a video raised serious concerns about the authenticity of the common ‘dal’ we eat.
Recently, a woman took to her Instagram to share a video of herself washing black lentils (kali dal) from Himachal. She shares her shocking experience saying that she left the lentils in the water overnight and later in the morning she noticed that the water had turned black.
The color of the lentils changed automatically, revealing a green tint under the black coating.
“Cancer wali dal”: The green moong dal was simply dyed black
The experience was shocking for the woman; in the video she also noted how the color of the dal washes off after soaking. It looked like someone had just dyed the green moong dal black to show that it was a black lentil; she calls it “rakam wali dal”.
The incident is shocking because it looks like an attempt at forgery. This switching of staple foods is more than just a scam, as it can lead to serious health risks.
5 health risks of using adulterated products
Eating adulterated food can lead to several health risks, such as:
- Digestive problems: Consuming adulterated foods can affect your digestive system and lead to ailments such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
- Allergic reactions: Some people may experience allergic reactions to adulterated products.
- Cancer: The presence of carcinogenic properties in food can also lead to the development of cancer.
- Organ damage: Adulterated food can also damage the body’s internal organs, including the heart, lungs, and liver.
- diabetes: Prolonged use of adulterated products can lead to diabetes and other diseases.
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