10 Indian Sweets That Have Food Colours

1. Jalebi:

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2. Gulab Jamun

[{"selector":"#anim-31b43c64-27a1-4f48-98ea-bf97f46c7466 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Confectioners add a dark pink food colour at times to make gulab jamun look more tempting. Credits: Canva

3. Ice Cream Sandesh

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4. Gajar ka Halwa

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5. Sooji ka Halwa

[{"selector":"#anim-f95485e8-df56-4c63-84cf-c7cf3a11f9de [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] If it has a reddish hue, chances are there that food colour has been used. Credits: Canva

6. Laddoo

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7. Rose-Flavoured Desserts

[{"selector":"#anim-9c840e98-05a9-482f-adbb-a36c142aa34f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Colours and external fragrances are used at times to enhance the taste and aroma of these sweets. Credits: Canva

8. Flavoured Rasgullas

[{"selector":"#anim-15bfec3c-c881-404c-9e4a-a157cf03c1bb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Those pink, green and mauve rasgullas contain food colours. Credits: Canva

9. Green Apple Sandesh

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10. Amriti

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