According to reports, beef tallow has been traditionally used during cooking, candle-making and even as a lubricant.

Amid the controversy over adulteration of ghee in the Tirupati laddus, India's leading dairy brand, Amul, has issued a clarification on the <a target

Nearly one crore pieces get sold a month, fondly gifted and shared by devotees and politicians alike, Tirupati laddu is highly sought after in all circles.

A political storm erupts in Andhra Pradesh as TDP alleges the presence of 'beef tallow' and 'lard' in Tirupati laddus, based on a controversial lab report. The claims, made by N. Chandrababu Naidu, raise serious questions about ingredient quality and have prompted calls for an investigation.

The Dindigul-based company, A R Dairy Food Private Limited, in the eye of the storm, has denied allegations of adulteration.

The iconic Srivari laddu from Tirupati temple is embroiled in controversy due to allegations of containing beef tallow, lard, and fish oil in its ghee. Andhra Pradesh's chief minister accused the former YSR Congress Party government of using substandard ingredients.

Lawyers on behalf of the YSRC party moved the Andhra Pradesh High Court bench seeking a monitored investigation in the Tirupati Laddu prasad row. In a shocking revelation, a lab test report of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) on July 23,

Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that there was a usage of “animal fat” instead of ghee in the laddus offered at Tirupati shrine.

Lawyers representing the YSRCP have requested a High Court investigation into claims made by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu about beef tallow in Tirumala Laddu prasadam. The controversy arose after the TDP displayed a lab report from Gujarat allegedly confirming the presence of animal fat in the prasadam.