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Big win, says 'Food Pharmer' after PepsiCo decides to cut palm oil in Lay's chips

The social media influencer said Indian snack makers such as Bingo and Haldiram will also be under pressure to cut or replace palm oil in their products

May 10, 2024 / 13:30 IST
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Food brands in India have been under scanner in the last few weeks for the usage of unhealthy ingredients. Photo: Reuters
Food brands in India have been under scanner in the last few weeks for the usage of unhealthy ingredients. Photo: Reuters

Social media influencer Revant Himatsingka, popularly known as “Food Pharmer”, claimed a "big win" for India after Lay’s maker PepsiCo decided to reduce the use of palm oil in its chips.

Palm oil is widely used in chips, biscuits and other such foods and is believed to be harmful for heart health if consumed in large quantities.

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“Big win! Lay's India to reduce palm oil usage! Last month, I made a video showcasing how Lay's India uses palm oil but Lay's USA does not use Palm oil! After a lot of public pressure, Lays India has set a public statement that they have begun the process to replace palm oil in their Lays!” Himatsingka said in a post on social media platform X.

However, a spokesperson of the PepsiCo India told moneycontrol that the trials for its products with new oil blends had already begun in 2023. "PepsiCo India initiated trials of a blend of Sunflower Oil and Palmolein Oil in certain parts of our portfolio last year, becoming one of the few players in the food industry in India to do so."