Identification of Hazards in Street Foods of Vadodara, India

Abstract

Street foods are defined as "Ready-to-eat foods and/or beverages sold by vendors and hawkers especially in the streets and/or other similar places". In the era of rapid urbanization and industrialization, the street food establishments have received a worm welcome as these foods not only provide inexpensive and nutritious food for millions of people in the middle and lower income group but also serve as a major outlet of income generation.