A food safety inspection at a KFC outlet in Kondapur, Hyderabad, reportedly found cooking oil with dark discoloration and Total Polar Compounds (TPC) levels above permissible limits, raising serious food safety concerns. According to officials, action is being initiated under relevant food safety regulations after the inspection conducted by Telangana food safety authorities.
Cooking oil is a major source of energy and essential fatty acids, but repeated reheating and reuse of oil can significantly degrade its quality. During deep frying, oil breaks down due to continuous exposure to high temperatures, leading to the formation of harmful compounds known as Total Polar Compounds (TPC).
What Are TPC Levels?
TPC, or Total Polar Compounds, are considered a key indicator of frying oil quality worldwide. As oil is repeatedly heated, it undergoes oxidation and decomposition, producing degraded fats and toxic substances. Higher TPC levels indicate that the oil is no longer safe for consumption.
According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, cooking oil with excessive TPC levels may pose multiple health risks, including:
- Increased oxidative stress in the body
- Higher risk of heart-related diseases
- Digestive complications
- Potential long-term toxic effects from degraded fats
- Reduced nutritional quality of food
Food safety experts also warn that dark discoloration in frying oil is often a visible sign of excessive reuse and thermal degradation.
The inspection is part of an ongoing drive by Telangana food safety teams to monitor restaurants and fast-food chains for compliance with food safety standards and safe cooking practices.
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