Beware of plastic sheets in steaming Idlis, FSSAI advisory

The next time when you walk into your favorite ‘bandi’ to have piping hot idlis for breakfast, better make sure the owner has not utilized plastic sheets to steam the idlis, which is an alarming trend and carries a serious health risk.

Traditionally, a cloth is



utilized in the steaming process of idlis by bandi owners and even by small eateries and restaurants. However, in a recent alarming trend, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) came across instances where plastic sheets were utilized in the steaming process of idlis in Bengaluru.