WHEN health TURNS INTO A HAZARD

What if the humble roasted chickpeas — the same “healthy snack” you’ve been munching guilt-free — are slowly poisoning you?

A viral video has exposed a horrifying truth: adulterated chana, bright yellow and deceptively crisp, is being coated with Auramine, a toxic dye linked to cancer.

What was once a symbol of nutrition and tradition has now become a slow-moving health disaster — right on your kitchen shelf.

This isn’t just food fraud. It’s a crime against the very idea of trust in what we eat.

THE VIDEO THAT SHOOK EVERYONE: “CANCER FROM CHICKPEAS”

The video opens with a chilling line:

“Cancer from eating chickpeas... yes, you heard it right.”

A presenter stands before two bags — one black, one green — both filled with roasted chickpeas. One looks dull, natural, and unassuming. The other, unnaturally bright and golden, glowing with what the presenter calls “poison in disguise.”

As he rubs the yellow chickpeas between his fingers, the color bleeds off. What’s left is the shocking truth — a fake shine painted with a carcinogenic dye called Auramine.

“Look, the color is coming off. This is not natural. This is artificial,”
he says, holding up his stained fingers.

AURAMINE: THE SILENT POISON BEHIND THE SHINE

Auramine is not a food color. It’s a synthetic dye commonly used in textiles, paints, and industrial products — and banned for human consumption.

When ingested, Auramine can damage the liver, kidneys, and nervous system, and has been linked to cancer in several toxicology studies.

Yet, in India’s unregulated food markets, it’s being mixed with roasted chickpeas to make them look “fresh” and “appealing.”

A toxic illusion — served cheap, sold everywhere.

THE business OF BRIGHTNESS: WHY VENDORS USE POISON

In the competitive chaos of local markets, vendors chase one thing — visual appeal. Bright yellow chana looks “healthier” and “newer” to customers. So, many resort to shortcuts:

• Cheap synthetic dye powders like Auramine are mixed in bulk with the chickpeas.

• The mix is stirred until every grain glows unnaturally golden.

• The result: a product that looks perfect — and slowly poisons the consumer.

For the seller, the profit margin goes up.
For the buyer, the lifespan goes down.

THE NUTRITION WE LOST TO ADULTERATION

Natural roasted chickpeas are a powerhouse of fiber, protein, iron, and vitamins. They regulate blood sugar, aid digestion, and boost heart health.

But once coated with chemical dye, all of that vanishes. The nutrients are compromised. The roasting process is replaced by chemical curing.

What remains is nothing but a toxic husk wearing a fake glow.

Even worse, those vibrant yellow chickpeas are now far more dangerous than junk food — because they’re disguised as “healthy.”

REAL VS. FAKE: HOW TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE

The exposé demonstrates it clearly:

• Natural chickpeas are uneven in color — dull brown or beige — with a rough, earthy texture.

• Dyed chickpeas appear uniformly bright yellow or golden, unnaturally glossy.

Rub them between your fingers — if the color stains your skin, it’s not food. It’s a chemical.

THE HUMAN COST: WHEN REGULATION FAILS

India’s food safety system, though equipped with laws, fails miserably at enforcement. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of india (FSSAI) regularly issues warnings — yet adulteration remains rampant.

The reason? Low penalties, poor inspection, and widespread apathy.

Every time a seller gets away with this crime, another consumer becomes collateral damage in a broken system.

This isn’t an isolated incident — it’s a pattern. From turmeric dyed with lead chromate to milk mixed with detergent, India’s food adulteration crisis is eating us alive — one bite at a time.

THE tradition WE ABANDONED

The presenter in the video ends on a haunting note — showing the old way of roasting chickpeas: simple, slow, and chemical-free.

No dyes. No shortcuts. Just heat, patience, and honesty.

But in a world obsessed with bright colors and quick profits, that purity has been replaced by poison.

EPILOGUE: THE GOLDEN LIE

The next time you hold a handful of roasted chickpeas, look closer. That golden glow may not be nutrition — it may be a warning.

In a nation that prides itself on ancient food wisdom, it’s tragic that we now need viral videos to remind us of what real food should look like.

Auramine-laced chickpeas are not just a health hazard — they’re a symbol of how greed has overtaken conscience, and how “Make in India” has turned into “Fake in India.”

So yes, the color of cancer is not black. It’s bright yellow.