Safety of Street Foods in Developing Countries: An Overview from Pakistan

Abstract

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. However regardless of its inexpensiveness, flavor and aroma it is linked with the variety of risks to consumers because of the way is it being prepared and served. There are noteworthy number of individuals who consumes street food on regular basis regardless of thinking about its safety. This review concludes the findings of the studies on the trends in street foods with relation to its consumption by consumers, risks associated and how can we be overcome such risks. This review recommends the awareness and enforcement of laws and community policies that should be helpful in minimizing the risks associated with street food along with the consumers and food vendors itself.