Chef Saransh Goila, known for his signature butter chicken and his rise to fame on Food Food Maha Challenge, has sparked fresh conversation about disturbing practices in the food industry. In a recent appearance on the Aleena Dissects YouTube channel, Saransh didn’t hold back while addressing the issue of adulterated chicken and other widely consumed foods.
The conversation began when the chef was asked about the use of chemicals and hormones in chicken farming. Without hesitation, Saransh admitted that the poultry industry has long been guilty of injecting growth hormones to accelerate production. He added that the problem doesn’t stop with meat. Similar harmful practices, he said, are common with vegetables too.
Calling the issue much larger than it appears, Saransh explained how the growing demands of a fast-paced world have disrupted traditional farming, both for animals and crops. “The problem is that we want everything faster, and we’re putting too much pressure on the planet,” he said during the interview.
Interestingly, the chef revealed that he once considered a career in biotechnology, which fueled his deeper understanding of food production systems. This background, he noted, keeps him curious about how these harmful practices impact health and the environment. He didn’t shy away from suggesting that people should seriously consider meat alternatives in the future, as the planet’s resources are being stretched dangerously thin.
Saransh pointed out that the pressure doesn’t stop at the farms. In his words, “We add pressure on the supply chain, we add pressure on the farmers, we add pressure on animal husbandry.” This constant strain, he explained, has led to unethical shortcuts like overfeeding and injecting hormones into animals to quickly fatten them for market shelves.
Addressing the ongoing debate about the safety of meat consumption, Saransh gave a realistic view of the challenges. He stated that in today’s world, getting food free of pesticides and hormones requires consumers to pay two or three times more than usual. He emphasized that many of the illnesses people face now are connected to the impure air, water, and food surrounding them.
The chef also shed light on the future of the food industry. He stressed that while lab-grown proteins and plant-based alternatives might soon become mainstream, it is important not to repeat the same mistakes in new sectors. Saransh warned against turning these alternative industries into another race for profits at the cost of public health.
He also noted that government regulations are tightening. Food brands are now required to disclose if their products contain excessive antibiotics or hormones. “As a consumer, you should read labels. No meat production unit can get away with it any more,” he said, explaining how transparency is slowly becoming mandatory.
Before concluding, the chef addressed the unavoidable use of antibiotics in chicken farming. He clarified that when one chicken in a crowded facility falls sick, the illness tends to spread rapidly, which makes certain treatments necessary. However, he drew the line at using growth hormones purely for profit. “Over-feeding is where the problem is. Using growth hormones is wrong,” he added.
Saransh, the co-founder of the popular Goila Butter Chicken chain, has consistently used his platform to raise awareness about food quality. His appearance on MasterChef Australia, where he challenged contestants to recreate his butter chicken recipe, had a significant effect on his international recognition. That exposure, he said, boosted both his brand and personal popularity, giving him a bigger platform to advocate for clean, honest food.
