Train vendors food and health concerns

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Sarah K.13665 rep2

I want to try the food from train vendors but I have health concerns about the hygiene Is it safe for sensitive stomachs

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The freshly fried vadai (lentil fritters) are usually safe because they are cooked at high heat. Avoid pre-cut fruit or anything with cold water.

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Devinda P.12255 rep2

The salt is fine but the fruit might not be washed with filtered water.

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Devinda P.12255 rep2

I ate the prawn wade on the Colombo train yesterday and was totally fine.

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Lucas M.10690 rep2

What about the chili salt they put on the fruit

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Sarah K.13665 rep2

If you are worried stick to bottled water and hot tea from the vendors.

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Chathura W.9860 rep2

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