The entire country was shaken by the tragic death of a ten-year-old girl in Patiala, Punjab, in March. The girl died after eating the cake her family bought for her birthday. The girl’s entire family became unwell after eating a chocolate cake ordered online from a bakery for her birthday.
Recently, a new development in this case caused concerns about the quality of the food we are eating.
A report stated that the cake had a high amount of saccharine, a chemical component with a sweet taste. Saccharine is often used in small quantities in foods and beverages, but excessive amounts can raise blood glucose levels fast.
A sample of the cake was obtained for testing, and the report showed that it was cooked with a high level of saccharine, a sweet-tasting synthetic compound, District Health Officer, DHO Dr Vijay Jindal told NDTV.
As an FIR has already been filed against the bakery’s owner, officials stated that action will be taken against the bakery. Following the incident, Zomato, a food delivery app, removed the bakery from its platform and banned the owner.