Burger King outlet in Malakpet found using oil beyond permissible safety limits

TPC values indicate the degradation of oil quality, which can pose potential health risks when consumed

Hyderabad: The Commissioner of Food Safety inspected a Burger King outlet in Malakpet, finding violations related to the quality of cooking oil.

The palm oil used for frying non-vegetarian items had a Total Polar Compound (TPC) value of 27.0, exceeding the permissible limit of 25.0 set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).

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TPC values indicate the degradation of oil quality, which can pose potential health risks when consumed.

As a result, 15 liters of cooking oil were seized on the spot. The outlet displayed a valid FSSAI license, and records for medical fitness, pest control, and water analysis were found to be in order.