The Economic Times

High TPC levels! Dark, degraded oil found in popular fast food chain: Study explains its impact on your health

A recent food safety scare has put the spotlight on reused cooking oil risks after a KFC outlet in Kondapur, Hyderabad was reportedly found using degraded oil with unsafe Total Polar Compounds (TPC) levels during an inspection. Repeated heating of oil increases TPC, making it harmful, with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India setting a 25% safety limit. High TPC levels are linked to serious health risks like hypertension, heart disease, and liver damage, raising concerns over food safety practices in fast food chains.