<h5>PepsiCo’s latest decision.</h5><p>PepsiCo India, famous for Lay's chips, is testing a mix of sunflower oil and palmolein as a replacement for palm oil in Lay's chips. Palmolein is a liquid made from refining palm oil.</p><p>This decision has been taken as Indians are criticising companies for using cheaper and unhealthy ingredients in packaged foods.</p><p>The company also aims to reduce salt content in its snacks by 2025.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <video width="100%" controls=""> <source src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/pepsi-co-india-to-start-using-healthy-oils%2FLays.mp4?alt=media&amp;token=b845294f-adb2-41fc-8349-b99dd796b069" type="video/mp4"> </video> <figcaption>A video by Revant Himatsingka on Lay’s chips. Video by Revant Himatsingka “Food Pharmer.”</figcaption> </figure></div><h5>The same company uses different ingredients!</h5><p>PepsiCo in the USA uses healthier oils like sunflower oil in Lay's chips. This was also said by social media influencer Revant Himatsingka, the person who pointed out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/bournvita-decreases-the-amount-of-added-sugar">Bournvita's high sugar content</a>.</p><p>Multinational companies often use different ingredients in the same products across countries and are being criticised for it.</p><p>Recently, Nestlé was criticised for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/nestle-s-sugar-controversy">adding sugar to baby food</a> sold in poor and developing countries while selling a sugar-free version in Europe.</p><h5>Harmful effects of palm oil.</h5><p>Experts warn that excessive palm oil consumption can raise cholesterol levels, increasing the risk of heart disease. Also, it may lead to weight gain, causing more health concerns.</p><p>Meanwhile, sunflower oil is beneficial for heart health when used in small amounts. Still, health experts warn against eating too much oily food.</p><p>People are glad PepsiCo India is replacing palm oil. Other companies might also do this, choosing healthier options.</p>

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