Stay Away From These 5 Indian Street Dishes As They Use The Most Synthetic Colours

Street Food May Be Harmful

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Synthetic Colour, A Mayhem

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1. Gobi Manchurian

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2. Cotton Candy

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3. Ice Gola

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4. Kebabs

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5. Chicken Lollipop

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