Mango juice has been a staple in Indian households for decades. From catchy taglines to celebrity endorsements, anyone and everyone can be seen selling a container of these bottled delights to tired, heat-weary customers. Have you ever wondered if there is any mango in these juices? Recently, a content creator on Instagram shared a shocking video of a juice processing plant. The clip shows a yellowish liquid being mixed with red and orange food colour, sugar syrup, and other chemicals in a churning machine. Then, the processed liquid is canned in plastic paper packet bottles. Finally, they are packed in large cartons and prepared for distribution to vendors with the help of several workers. The video was shared with the caption,
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As soon as the video was posted, netizens left several reactions in the comments section, expressing their disappointment at the entire manufacturing and packaging process.
One user commented, “I thank God for social media. I have stopped craving or drinking many things that sound delicious. All these delicious 200 percent fruit juices I no longer drink. I also don’t drink cokebor or similar products. For me it’s water – I drink tap water, sparkling water, whiskey or wine. God bless social media. I have seen some really scary things.”
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“Where is the mango pulp?” asked the other.
Someone else said, “Everything is there except mango.”
Another comment read, “Slow poison…and the government is behind them,” followed by an angry face emoji.
One user wrote, “I will not buy juice from the shop anymore because of this video.”
Well, if you want to make some healthy juices at home, here is a list for you. Click here:
Homemade juices will not only boost your immunity but also help you stay away from unhealthy packaged beverages.
