Festive sweets often feature a shiny silver layer called Silver Vark. Traditionally, its production involved animal tissues, raising concerns for vegetarians. However, India's food regulator, FSSAI, ...
From Kaju Katli to Kheer Kadam, there are many sweets that grab our attention due to the shining silver leaf or chandi ka warq on top of them. And during the festivals like Diwali and Bhai Dooj, the ...
A sharp rise in silver prices is beginning to weigh on India's traditional sweets industry, pushing mithai makers to reconsider the use of vark-the delicate edible silver foil that adds a premium ...