The bakers in Paramakudi, whose premises were raided by food safety officers (FSOs) last week, are a relieved lot. The case was resolved amicably after Jabarullah Khan, secretary, Paramakudi Vyabarigal Sangam (a traders' association), intervened.
“Their ire was directed at seven food safety officers, who barged in to the bakeries, and asked them why the macaroons (light cakes or cookies) they made are white in colour,” R Kaleeswaran, honorary secretary, Karaikudi Bakery Owners' Association (KBOA), said.
“The FSOs do not know about the product. Macaroons are white because they are made with cashewnuts and egg whites. There is no artificial colouring. They cost about Rs 450 per kg,” he said.
Many food business operators (FBOs) across Tamil Nadu levelled allegations of bribery against FSOs last week. Bakers in Thanjavur and Trichy reported that they were forced to pay between Rs 30,000 and Rs 50,000.
Royal S Kumar, propreitor, Royal Bakery and Restaurant, Udumalpet, Tiruppur District, and president, Tamil Nadu Bakers' Federation, confirmed these charges and condemned the conduct of the FSOs.
“Their ire was directed at seven food safety officers, who barged in to the bakeries, and asked them why the macaroons (light cakes or cookies) they made are white in colour,” R Kaleeswaran, honorary secretary, Karaikudi Bakery Owners' Association (KBOA), said.
“The FSOs do not know about the product. Macaroons are white because they are made with cashewnuts and egg whites. There is no artificial colouring. They cost about Rs 450 per kg,” he said.
Many food business operators (FBOs) across Tamil Nadu levelled allegations of bribery against FSOs last week. Bakers in Thanjavur and Trichy reported that they were forced to pay between Rs 30,000 and Rs 50,000.
Royal S Kumar, propreitor, Royal Bakery and Restaurant, Udumalpet, Tiruppur District, and president, Tamil Nadu Bakers' Federation, confirmed these charges and condemned the conduct of the FSOs.
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