Varkey manufacturers in Udhagamandalam, who number more than 90, do not use animal fat in the food product, according to K. Mohammad Farooq, president of Ooty Varkey Manufacturers’ Association. He told reporters in Udhagamandalam on Thursday the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India officials had collected four samples from Ooty in the last six months and had said the product does not contain animal fat. There are 92 bakeries in Udhagamandalam and all of them make varkeys.
The manufacturers have applied for Geographical Indication recognition. “When we get it, we will start selling varkeys as packed food and will display details of ingredients on the packets,” he added.
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