Is the panipuri we eat healthy?

Is the panipuri we eat healthy?

Panipuri, which was previously found only in Terai and certain places in the valley, is now found in every street and square. Even school and college students eat panipuri everyday. How healthy is it to eat panipuri, a very popular snack that is sold and distributed everywhere, openly, without any hygiene?

Panipuri is one of the food items sold on the street which is highly prone to infection. Panipuri is sold especially in roadside stalls near drains or in carts from which apart from the smoke, the possibility of infection with harmful germs/bacteria is very high. Eating panipuri is even more dangerous during monsoons and summers as these seasons are favorable for the growth of bacteria in the food.

The cleanliness of panipuri sellers should be taken care of. Most panipuri sellers do not wear disposable plastic gloves. With their bare fingers, they break the puri, fill it with spices and then dip it into a bowl of sour gravy. In this process, the dirt accumulated on the finger moves into the bag and into the panipuri.

Hookworms, pinworms go into the bag from the seller's dirty hands, and if the bag is eaten, there is a high chance of developing worms/worms in the consumer's stomach.

Similarly, if there are any germs or bacteria on the hands, it can cause infections, vomiting and diarrhea. Also, there is a possibility of getting hepatitis A which is transmitted by virus. The use of citric acid in making panipuri sour jhol is increasing which can lead to various side effects with many foods. Amilo jhol can damage tooth enamel if consumed in large quantities or frequently. Similarly, in addition to digestive discomfort, problems such as bloating, pain, diarrhea, heartburn, difficulty in breathing, and allergies can be seen in some people.

Similarly, the quality of the oil used to fry the Panipuri. Generally it is not considered good from health point of view to re-use oil that has been used for frying once, but panipuri sellers are found to use the same oil over and over again. It may even cause cancer.

Thus, the low-quality oil used frequently is also a source of trans fat, which increases the risk of heart disease. If the water used to make Jhol is not purified, it can immediately cause problems such as diarrhea, cholera, food poisoning, and disturbances in the digestive process.

Hence, keeping in mind the possible health risks associated with panipuri consumption, it seems necessary to take precautions from today.