The latest food trend, nitrogen smoked biscuits, is gaining popularity among kids, but concerns about its health risks are emerging. A video circulating on social media allegedly shows a child falling seriously ill after consuming these biscuits, with reports suggesting the child may have died. The incident is said to have occurred at a local fair, possibly in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Smoked biscuits killed a boy in Chennai
Filmmaker Mohan G Kshatriyan shared a video claiming that a boy died after eating nitrogen-smoked biscuits in Chennai. The footage depicts the child in distress after consuming the biscuits, which contain liquid nitrogen. Mohan has urged the Tamil Nadu government, including Chief Minister Stalin, to ban these biscuits immediately. He also posted a video demonstrating how liquid nitrogen is added to the biscuits, causing smoke when eaten.
இது போன்று விற்கும் #SmokeBiscuit என்ற திண்பண்டத்தை உடனடியாக தடை செய்ய வேண்டும்.. குழந்தைகள் புகையை பார்த்து ஆசையாக சாப்பிட அடம் பிடிப்பார்கள்.. அதில் ஊற்றப்படுவது #LiquidNitrogen.. ஒரு ஸ்பூன் உட்கொண்டால் கூட உயிருக்கு ஆபத்து.. தமிழக அரச இதற்கு தடை விதிக்க வேண்டும் @CMOTamilnadu pic.twitter.com/Nel8I57h5A
— Mohan G Kshatriyan (@mohandreamer) April 21, 2024
Smoke biscuits are commonly found at government-run food fairs, where people enjoy treats like large waffles and chili fritters. These biscuits are made by adding liquid nitrogen to them, creating smoke when eaten. Mohan G, a filmmaker, warns that this practice is dangerous because it encourages people, especially children, to try smoking.
Mohan G, known for movies like Old Vannarpet and Draupadi, voices concerns about the potential health risks associated with these biscuits. He believes that the novelty of smoking biscuits could lead children to develop an interest in smoking.
It’s worth noting that colorful cotton candy has been banned in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry due to cancer-causing chemicals found in the dye used for cotton candy.
Food items contains same ingredients
Smoked biscuits typically contain ingredients like flour, butter, buttermilk, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. These ingredients are common in many baked goods. Here’s a list of other food items that may contain similar ingredients:
- Buttermilk Pancakes: Flour, buttermilk, baking powder, and salt.
- Shortbread Cookies: Flour, butter, and sugar.
- Scones: Flour, butter, buttermilk, baking powder, and salt.
- Cornbread: Flour, buttermilk, baking powder, and salt.
- Pound Cake: Flour, butter, and baking powder.
- Banana Bread: Flour, butter, baking soda, and salt.
- Muffins: Flour, butter, buttermilk, baking powder, and salt.
- Waffles: Flour, buttermilk, baking powder, and salt.
- Irish Soda Bread: Flour, buttermilk, baking soda, and salt.
- Cinnamon Rolls: Flour, butter, buttermilk, baking powder, and salt.
Similar incidents n past
Previous incidents involving smoked products have also resulted in harm to consumers. In a past case, a businessman from Delhi required urgent medical attention after visiting a pub in Gurugram, Haryana. Doctors revealed that he had to undergo surgery to remove half of his stomach due to the harmful effects of the smoked product.
Experts warn that consuming such products before the smoke or liquid nitrogen vapors dissipate can be extremely perilous. The man initially experienced breathlessness and later suffered severe abdominal pain before being rushed to the hospital in considerable distress.
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