‘Forbidden to be eaten’: Viral post warns

A concerning claim about a popular snack has been circulating online: certain chips that appear burnt may not actually be overcooked, but instead contaminated with something far more harmful — throat mould.

The post warns that these darkened chips aren’t safe to eat and should be thrown away immediately, especially to protect young children. “These chips may appear to be burnt, but in reality, they are not burnt; they are contaminated with throat mould, which makes them unsafe to eat. Consuming them is harmful, and it is crucial to understand that such chips are forbidden to be eaten,” mentions the caption of a post shared by the Instagram page @gktrickindia, which has gone viral.