A devotee claims to have found tobacco in a Tirupati laddu, adding to the ongoing controversy surrounding the use of substandard ghee and animal fat in the temple’s offerings. Meanwhile, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a show cause notice to a Tamil Nadu-based ghee supplier, while a purification ritual was conducted at the temple.
Amidst allegations of adulteration in Tirupati laddus, India’s leading dairy brand, Amul, has categorically denied supplying ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD). Amul asserts that their ghee is made from pure milk and undergoes rigorous quality checks, dispelling rumors circulating on social media. The controversy arose after a lab report suggested the presence of ‘lard’ in the laddus, sparking outrage among devotees.
