Maggi samples found ‘sub-standard’ in UP

BARABANKI/DELHI: District authorities of Barabanki have found fresh samples of instant noodles ‘Maggi’ “sub-standard”, a claim rejected by its manufacturer Nestle India. According to tests conducted by Lucknow-based state-owned laboratory, ash content in Maggi Masala was found to be 1.85 %, which was higer than the permissible limit of 1%.

BARABANKI: District authorities of Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh have found fresh samples of instant noodles ‘Maggi’ “sub-standard”, a claim rejected by its manufacturer Nestle India.

The samples of Maggi collected from Safedabad in Barabanki district on February 5 “were found sub-standard” district chief food safety officer Manoj Kumar said. According to tests conducted by Lucknow-based state-owned laboratory, ash content in ‘Maggi Masala’ was found to be 1.85% which is higher than the permissible limit of 1%.

Nestle India said, “The quality and safety of our products are nonnegotiable priorities for us as we adhere to strict food quality and safety procedures at all times.” It is apparent from the media reports that standards for ‘Macaroni products’ are being applied for ‘Instant Noodles with seasoning’ which is “erroneous and misleading”, a Nestle India spokesman said, “We categorically reiterate that testing of ‘Instant Noodles’ against norms set for ‘macaroni products’ will reflect in incorrect results and wrong interpretations.”