TTD Executive Officer Shamala Rao announced that an expert committee has been formed to address the issue, improve ghee supplies and strengthen internal systems.

In light of allegations regarding adulterated ghee mixed with animal fat used in the preparation of Tirupati laddus, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has been awarded fresh orders to supply ghee for the iconic sweets.

Keeping up the heat on his party’s main rival YSRCP over the Tirupati laddu controversy, TDP supremo and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday accused its led previous government of damaging the sacredness of TTD by procuring cheap,

Amid the ongoing controversy over use of adulterated ghee in Tirupati laddus, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board has set up a four-member committee to keep a check on the ghee procured by the temple.

Lab tests had revealed the presence of animal fat and lard in chosen samples, TTD Executive Officer J Shyamala Rao said

Chennai: Tamil Nadu-based A R Dairy Food Private Limited, which is at the centre of a raging row over allegations that the ghee it supplied to prepare famous Tirupati laddu contained animal fat, on Friday dismissed the accusations of adulteration levelled against it.

A.R. Dairy in Dindigul denies supplying impure ghee for Tirupati laddus, claims adherence to quality standards.