Train vendors food and health concerns

Question

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

Devinda P. · Accepted Answer

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.

Lucas M. · Answer

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

Chathura W. · Answer

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

Devinda P. · Answer

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

Sarah K. · Answer

What about the chili salt they put on the fruit

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