Open AccessSafety of Street Foods in Developing Countries: An overview from Pakistan
Author(s) -
Iram Asim,
Humaira Yasmeen
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
the journal of microbiology and molecular genetics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2788-8312
pISSN - 2707-6431
DOI - 10.52700/jmmg.v1i3.8
Subject(s) - business , variety (cybernetics) , developing country , socioeconomic status , consumption (sociology) , enforcement , law enforcement , food safety , marketing , development economics , environmental health , economic growth , population , political science , economics , law , food science , medicine , social science , sociology , chemistry , artificial intelligence , computer science
Street food is one of the highlighted aspects in the cuisine of under developing countries.It contributes in the progress of socioeconomic improvement of nations. Howeverregardless of its inexpensiveness, flavor and aroma it is linked with the variety of risks toconsumers because of the way is it being prepared and served. There are noteworthynumber of individuals who consumes street food on regular basis regardless of thinkingabout its safety. This review concludes the findings of the studies on the trends in streetfoods with relation to its consumption by consumers, risks associated and how can we beovercome such risks. This review recommends the awareness and enforcement of laws andcommunity policies that should be helpful in minimizing the risks associated with streetfood along with the consumers and food vendors itself