Love eating ‘dal’? Viral video shows black lentils turn green upon soaking overnight; know 5 serious risks

Love eating ‘dal’? Lentils are considered a nutritional powerhouse, as they are packed with proteins, manganese, iron, potassium, and more. But the staple (lentils) for vegetarians has gone viral on the internet after a video raised serious concerns over the authenticity of the regular ‘dal’ we eat.

Recently, a woman took to her Instagram to share a video in which she is seen washing the black lentils (kali dal) from Himachal. She shares her shocking experience, saying she left the lentils in water overnight, and later in the morning, she observed that the water had turned black.

The colour of the lentils changed automatically, revealing a green shade beneath the black coating.

‘Cancer wali dal’: The green moong dal was simply dyed in black colour

The experience for the woman was shocking; in the video, she also noted the way the colour of the dal washed away after soaking. It looked like someone had simply dyed the green moong dal black to show that it was black lentils; she calls it a ‘cancer wali dal.’.

The incident is shocking since it looks like an attempt at adulteration. Such alteration of basic food items is more than just a fraud, as it may lead to serious health risks.

5 health risks of eating adulterated food

Eating adulterated food can lead to several health risks, such as:

• Digestive problems: Consuming adulterated food can affect your digestive system and can lead to conditions like diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
• Allergic reactions: Some individuals may experience allergic reactions to adulterated food.
• Cancer: The presence of carcinogenic properties in the food can lead to the development of cancer too.
• Organ damage: Adulterated food can damage the internal body organs as well, including the heart, lungs, and liver.
• Diabetes: Long-term consumption of adulterated food may lead to diabetes and other health diseases.

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