Data report · Updated October 2026
Dog Food Safety Statistics India 2026: What 905 Foods Tell Us About the Indian Kitchen
Of the 905 foods rated by dogeats.in, 173 (19.1%) are safe for dogs, 585 (64.6%) need caution and 147 (16.2%) are toxic. Only 5 of 301 cooked Indian dishes are safe as usually made. Onion and garlic are the single biggest reason a food lands in the toxic column.

Key findings
- 173 of the 905 foods we rated (19.1%) are safe for dogs, 585 (64.6%) need caution and 147 (16.2%) are toxic.
- Plain single ingredients are the safest group: 167 of 406 (41.1%) are safe, against 5 of 301 cooked Indian dishes (1.7%).
- No Western dish of the 120 we rated is safe as usually served, and 21 (17.5%) are toxic.
- Indian dishes are less often outright toxic (10.6%) than Western dishes (17.5%), but 87.7% sit in the caution column because of tadka, masala, ghee and sugar.
- Onion or garlic is the main hazard for 64 of the 147 toxic foods (43.5%), far ahead of chocolate at 18.
- Chilli is named in the quick answer for 113 of 301 Indian dishes (37.5%) but only 6 of 120 Western dishes (5%).
- None of the 62 Indian sweets we rated is safe, and 8 are toxic, mostly from extreme sugar or raisins.
- 11 of the 27 branded products we rated are toxic, from Cadbury Dairy Milk and KitKat to Bournvita and Thums Up.
- Indo-Chinese is the riskiest cuisine in the dataset: 7 of 15 dishes (46.7%) are toxic, almost all from garlic and onion sauces.
Fewer than one in five foods are safe
Of the 905 foods on dogeats.in, 173 are rated safe (19.1%), 585 need caution (64.6%) and 147 are toxic (16.2%).
Caution is the largest bucket by a distance. It covers foods that are not poisonous in themselves but become a problem through salt, oil, sugar, chilli or the way they are cooked. Most of these are fine only as a plain, unseasoned portion set aside before cooking.
The safe list is short but practical. It is dominated by plain meat, fish, vegetables, dals and millets, the same things a vet would build a home diet around.
Source: dogeats.in analysis of 905 food safety pages, October 2026. Categories are the site's menu sections.
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| Label | Safe | Caution | Toxic |
|---|---|---|---|
| All foods (905) | 19.1 | 64.6 | 16.2 |
| Fruits (150) | 35.3 | 44.0 | 20.7 |
| Vegetables (104) | 55.8 | 30.8 | 13.5 |
| Meats (77) | 24.7 | 51.9 | 23.4 |
| Fish (48) | 35.4 | 58.3 | 6.2 |
| Other foods (526) | 4.9 | 79.7 | 15.4 |
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| Category | Foods | Safe | Caution | Toxic | Toxic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruits | 150 | 53 | 66 | 31 | 20.7 |
| Vegetables | 104 | 58 | 32 | 14 | 13.5 |
| Meats | 77 | 19 | 40 | 18 | 23.4 |
| Fish | 48 | 17 | 28 | 3 | 6.2 |
| Other foods | 526 | 26 | 419 | 81 | 15.4 |
| All foods | 905 | 173 | 585 | 147 | 16.2 |
Use our dog food toxicity chart for a quick lookup, or the full A to Z food list for every page.
Risk by food category
By site category, meats carry the highest toxic share at 23.4%, followed by fruits at 20.7%. Fish is the least risky at 6.2%, and vegetables have the most safe foods at 55.8%.
Those menu categories mix raw foods with dishes, so we also sorted every food by what it really is. The fruits section, for example, holds 68 actual fruits among its 150 pages. The rest include dishes such as samosa, dosa and kheer.
Sorted by real food type, plain dals and legumes come out safest, with 75% rated safe and none toxic. Vegetables follow at 61.2% safe. At the other end, 46.7% of Indo-Chinese dishes and 40.7% of branded packaged products are toxic.
| Food type | Foods | Safe | Caution | Toxic | Safe (%) | Toxic (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dals and legumes | 16 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 75.0 | 0.0 |
| Fresh herbs | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 63.6 | 18.2 |
| Vegetables | 98 | 60 | 21 | 17 | 61.2 | 17.3 |
| Grains and flours | 29 | 13 | 16 | 0 | 44.8 | 0.0 |
| Fruits | 68 | 27 | 33 | 8 | 39.7 | 11.8 |
| Fish and seafood | 51 | 17 | 31 | 3 | 33.3 | 5.9 |
| Nuts and seeds | 24 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 33.3 | 8.3 |
| Meat and meat dishes | 82 | 18 | 43 | 21 | 22.0 | 25.6 |
| Eggs and egg dishes | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
| Spices and masalas | 30 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 10.0 | 33.3 |
| Drinks | 38 | 1 | 29 | 8 | 2.6 | 21.1 |
| Dairy and dairy dishes | 74 | 1 | 67 | 6 | 1.4 | 8.1 |
| Branded packaged products | 27 | 0 | 16 | 11 | 0.0 | 40.7 |
| Indian sweets | 62 | 0 | 54 | 8 | 0.0 | 12.9 |
| Street food | 52 | 0 | 41 | 11 | 0.0 | 21.2 |
| Indo-Chinese dishes | 15 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0.0 | 46.7 |
Meat looks risky mainly because the meat group includes cooked dishes such as rogan josh and chilli chicken. Plain chicken, mutton, organ meats like liver and tripe, and turkey are all rated safe when boiled plain. Cooked bones are toxic, and pork, goat liver and raw meat need caution.
Dairy is the surprise. Only 1 of 74 dairy foods is rated safe: plain yogurt. Paneer, ghee, milk and khoya sweets all need caution because many adult dogs digest lactose and rich fat poorly.
Are Indian dishes more dangerous for dogs than Western food?
Not more toxic, but almost never safe. Of 301 cooked Indian dishes, 32 (10.6%) are toxic, compared with 21 of 120 Western dishes (17.5%). Yet only 5 Indian dishes are safe, and no Western dish is.
The difference is in the middle. 87.7% of Indian dishes need caution, because tadka, masala, ghee and sugar sit on top of ingredients that are fine on their own. Dal, rice, roti and sabzi are dog-friendly bases until the seasoning goes in.
The five Indian dishes rated safe are all plain staples: Jowar Bhakri, Khichdi, Ragi Mudde, Ragi Porridge (Ragi Malt) and Rava Dosa. Each one is safe only when cooked without salt, ghee or spice.

Source: dogeats.in, October 2026. Cuisine assigned by dogeats.in editors. Single ingredients are raw foods, spices, nuts and branded products.
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| Label | Safe | Caution | Toxic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single ingredients (406) | 41.1 | 42.9 | 16.0 |
| Indian dishes (301) | 1.7 | 87.7 | 10.6 |
| Western dishes (120) | 0.0 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| East and Southeast Asian dishes (46) | 2.2 | 58.7 | 39.1 |
| Indo-Chinese dishes (15) | 0.0 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Middle Eastern dishes (17) | 0.0 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
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| Hazard named | Indian (301) | Western (120) | East Asian (46) | Indo-Chinese (15) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion or garlic | 114 | 50 | 29 | 14 |
| Chilli | 113 | 6 | 18 | 7 |
| Salt | 77 | 62 | 17 | 2 |
| Sugar, ghee, oil or frying | 150 | 85 | 11 | 11 |
| Grapes or raisins | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Chocolate or cocoa | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Tea, coffee or caffeine | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Onion and garlic cut across every cuisine. They are named for 114 Indian dishes (37.9%) and 50 Western dishes (41.7%). In Indo-Chinese food the figure is 14 of 15.
Our Spiced Scrap Rule turns this into one habit: lift the dog's portion out before salt, oil, onion, garlic or masala goes in.
What makes a food toxic for dogs?
Onion and garlic, by a wide margin. They are the main hazard in 64 of the 147 toxic foods, or 43.5%. That includes raw onion and garlic, spring onion and shallots, and dishes built on them, from samosa to garlic bread.
Chocolate and cocoa come second with 18 foods, nearly all of them branded sweets and bakes. Caffeine accounts for 7, grapes and raisins for 5, and extreme sugar and fat for 10.
A group of 27 foods are toxic for other reasons. These include oxalates in arbi leaves and star fruit, solanine in raw potato, cooked bones that splinter, and hing in some fried snacks.
Source: dogeats.in, October 2026. One main hazard per food, assigned by dogeats.in editors from each page.
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| Label | foods |
|---|---|
| Onion, garlic and the allium family | 64 |
| Other plant toxins, bones and objects | 27 |
| Chocolate and cocoa (theobromine) | 18 |
| Extreme sugar and fat | 10 |
| Caffeine | 7 |
| Salt and pickling | 6 |
| Chilli and hot masala | 6 |
| Grapes and raisins | 5 |
| Xylitol | 2 |
| Macadamia nuts | 1 |
| Alcohol (raw yeast dough) | 1 |
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The Merck Veterinary Manual puts garlic at 3 to 5 times more toxic than onion. It notes that signs often appear only days after a meal, which is why a dog that seems fine after eating biryani is not in the clear.
Our companion report on the most toxic foods in the Indian kitchen breaks down all 147 toxic foods by hazard, with emergency signs.
Sweets, street food and packaged snacks
None of them is rated safe. All 62 Indian sweets need caution or are toxic, with 8 rated toxic. Gulab jamun, jalebi and rasgulla are roughly half sugar by weight, and kheer and halwa often carry raisins.
Street food scores the same: 0 safe of 52, with 11 toxic. Samosa, pakora, bhel puri and pyaaz kachori are toxic mainly because of onion.
Branded products are the riskiest packaged group. 11 of the 27 brands we rated are toxic, and the other 16 need caution. Chocolate and caffeine explain most of the toxic ones.
| Product | Main hazard |
|---|---|
| 5 Star Chocolate | Chocolate and cocoa (theobromine) |
| Bournvita | Chocolate and cocoa (theobromine) |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk | Chocolate and cocoa (theobromine) |
| Cadbury Gems | Chocolate and cocoa (theobromine) |
| Cadbury Éclairs | Chocolate and cocoa (theobromine) |
| Complan | Extreme sugar and fat |
| KitKat | Chocolate and cocoa (theobromine) |
| Nutella | Chocolate and cocoa (theobromine) |
| Oreo | Chocolate and cocoa (theobromine) |
| Perk Chocolate | Chocolate and cocoa (theobromine) |
| Thums Up | Caffeine |
| Dish | Main hazard |
|---|---|
| Barfi | Extreme sugar and fat |
| Bhel Puri | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Cafreal | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Dahibara Aludum | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Egg Biryani | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Garlic Pickle | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Gongura Mamsam | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Gulab Jamun | Extreme sugar and fat |
| Haleem | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Halwa | Extreme sugar and fat |
| Jalebi | Extreme sugar and fat |
| Kahwa (Kashmiri Tea) | Caffeine |
| Kheer | Grapes and raisins |
| Laal Maas | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Ladoo | Extreme sugar and fat |
| Lime Pickle (Nimbu Achaar) | Salt and pickling |
| Mango Pickle (Aam Ka Achaar) | Salt and pickling |
| Mathri | Salt and pickling |
| Murukku | Other plant toxins, bones and objects |
| Namkeen (Indian Salty Snacks) | Salt and pickling |
| Navratan Korma | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Pakora | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Peda | Extreme sugar and fat |
| Prawn Balchao | Salt and pickling |
| Pyaaz Kachori | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Rasgulla | Extreme sugar and fat |
| Rogan Josh | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Samosa | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Sev | Other plant toxins, bones and objects |
| Sorpotel | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Veg Biryani | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
| Xacuti | Onion, garlic and the allium family |
Read the detailed Indian sweets report for every mithai we rated, with sugar and raisin risks.
Regional cuisines
We tagged 175 foods to a state or region. West Bengal has the most entries at 29, and none of them is toxic, though all need caution. Goa has the highest toxic share: 4 of 7 dishes, including sorpotel, xacuti, cafreal and prawn balchao.
Small counts per state mean this is a snapshot of our coverage, not a ranking of cuisines. The pattern is still useful. Fiery onion-garlic masalas, as in Goan and Kashmiri meat curries, push dishes into toxic, while mustard-oil fish curries and mishti stay in caution.
| State or region | Foods | Safe | Caution | Toxic | Toxic dishes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | 29 | 0 | 29 | 0 | None |
| Maharashtra | 23 | 1 | 21 | 1 | Bhel Puri |
| Gujarat | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | None |
| Kerala | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 | None |
| Tamil Nadu | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | None |
| Odisha | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1 | Dahibara Aludum |
| Rajasthan | 8 | 0 | 6 | 2 | Laal Maas, Pyaaz Kachori |
| Andhra Pradesh and Telangana | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | Gongura Mamsam |
| Goa | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | Cafreal, Prawn Balchao, Sorpotel, Xacuti |
| Punjab | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | None |
| Uttarakhand | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | Rugra (Wild Mushroom) |
| Bihar | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | None |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | Kahwa (Kashmiri Tea), Rogan Josh |
| Karnataka | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | None |
| Uttar Pradesh | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | None |
| Assam | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | None |
| Sikkim | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | None |
| Chhattisgarh | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | None |
| Himachal Pradesh | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | None |
| Delhi | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | None |
| Ladakh | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | None |
| Nagaland | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | None |
| Andaman and Nicobar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | None |
| Jharkhand | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | None |
| Lakshadweep | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | None |
| Madhya Pradesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | None |
| Puducherry | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | None |
Festival foods
Diwali has the most toxic foods of any festival. Of 27 foods linked to Diwali, 12 (44.4%) are toxic and none is safe. Mithai boxes, chocolate gifts, namkeen and raisins all arrive in the same fortnight.
By share, Christmas and Holi run highest at 50% toxic each, driven by fruitcake, chocolate, gulab jamun and fried snacks. Pongal, Lohri and Onam foods have no toxic entries, though most still need caution.
| Festival | Foods | Safe | Caution | Toxic | Toxic foods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | Chocolate, Cooked Bones, Fruitcake, Panettone, Sorpotel |
| Holi | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | Dahibara Aludum, Gulab Jamun, Mathri, Namkeen (Indian Salty Snacks), Pakora |
| Diwali | 27 | 0 | 15 | 12 | Barfi, Cadbury Dairy Milk, Chocolate, Gulab Jamun, Ladoo, Mathri, Murukku, Namkeen (Indian Salty Snacks), Peda, Raisins, Rasgulla, Sev |
| Eid | 16 | 0 | 11 | 5 | Barfi, Gulab Jamun, Haleem, Kheer, Rasgulla |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | 6 | 0 | 5 | 1 | Ladoo |
| Navratri fasting | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | Halwa |
| Durga Puja | 9 | 0 | 8 | 1 | Rasgulla |
| Onam | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | None |
| Lohri | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | None |
| Pongal and Makar Sankranti | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | None |
The festival food danger calendar maps these risks month by month, and our Diwali food safety guide covers the noise and the sweets.
Full dataset: every food and its verdict
The table below lists all 905 foods with the site category, the food type we assigned and the verdict. Sort or download it, and open any food page for portions and preparation.
| Food | Site category | Food type | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Chocolate | Other | Branded product | Toxic |
| Aam Panna | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Aamat | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Aamras | Fruits | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Acorn Squash | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Ajwain (Carom Seeds) | Fruits | Spice | Caution |
| Akki Roti | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Alfalfa Sprouts | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Alfredo Sauce | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Almonds | Other | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Aloe Vera | Other | Herbal remedy | Caution |
| Aloo Gobi | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Aloo Ke Gutke | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Aloo Paratha | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Aloo Posto | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Aloo Tikki Burger | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Aloor Dom (Dum Aloo) | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Amaranth Leaves | Fruits | Vegetable | Safe |
| Amchur | Other | Spice | Caution |
| Amla (Indian Gooseberry) | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Amritsari Fish | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Amul Butter | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Anchovies | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Andaman Seafood (General) | Fish | Fish and seafood | Caution |
| Appam | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Apple | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Apple Pie | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Apricot | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Artichoke | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Arugula | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Ash Gourd (Petha) | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Ashwagandha | Other | Herbal remedy | Caution |
| Asparagus | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Asparagus Fern | Vegetables | Non-food hazard | Toxic |
| Atta | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Avial | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Avocado | Fruits | Fruit | Toxic |
| Axone (Akhuni) | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Baba Ganoush | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Caution |
| Bacon | Meats | Western dish | Caution |
| Badam Milk | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Bagel | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Baguette | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Baingan Bharta | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Bajra (Pearl Millet) | Fruits | Grain and flour | Safe |
| Baked Beans | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Baking Soda | Other | Non-food hazard | Toxic |
| Baklava | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Caution |
| Balushahi | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Bamboo Shoots | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Banana | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Banana Bread | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Banana Chips | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Banana Flower | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Banana Stem | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Banh Mi | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Barbecue | Meats | Western dish | Caution |
| Barfi | Fruits | Indian sweet | Toxic |
| Basil | Other | Herb | Safe |
| Basundi | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Batata Vada | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Bay Leaves | Fruits | Spice | Caution |
| BBQ Sauce | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Bebinca | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Bedmi Puri | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Beef | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Beef Liver | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Beetroot | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Begun Bhaja (Fried Brinjal) | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Bell Pepper | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Bengali Fish Fry | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Ber (Indian Jujube) | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Besan | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Besan Ladoo | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Bharli Vangi (Stuffed Brinjal) | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Bhatt Ki Churkani | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Bhel Puri | Fruits | Street food | Toxic |
| Bhuna Chana | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Bhutte Ka Kees | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Bibimbap | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Biryani | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Biscotti | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Bisi Bele Bath | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Bison | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Bitter Gourd | Fruits | Vegetable | Caution |
| Black Beans | Vegetables | Dal and legume | Safe |
| Black Chana (Kala Chana) | Fruits | Dal and legume | Safe |
| Black Forest Cake | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Black Pepper | Fruits | Spice | Caution |
| Black Salt | Other | Spice | Caution |
| Blackberry | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Blueberry | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Boiled Eggs | Meats | Egg | Safe |
| Boiled Milk | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Bok Choy | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Bombay Duck (Dried Fish) | Fruits | Fish and seafood | Caution |
| Bone Broth | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Bottle Gourd (Lauki) | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Bourbon Biscuit | Other | Other ingredient | Toxic |
| Bournvita | Other | Branded product | Toxic |
| Brahmi | Other | Herbal remedy | Caution |
| Bratwurst | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Bread | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Breadfruit | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Breadsticks | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Brie Cheese | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Broccoli | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Brown Bread | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Brown Rice | Other | Grain and flour | Safe |
| Brownies | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Bruschetta | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Brussels Sprouts | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Buffalo Wings | Meats | Western dish | Toxic |
| Bulgogi | Meats | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Burger | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Burrito | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Butter | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Butter Tea | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Buttermilk (Chaas) | Fruits | Indian dish | Caution |
| Butternut Squash | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Cabbage | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk | Other | Branded product | Toxic |
| Cadbury Gems | Other | Branded product | Toxic |
| Cadbury Éclairs | Other | Branded product | Toxic |
| Caesar Salad | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Caffeine | Other | Non-food hazard | Toxic |
| Cafreal | Meats | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Calcium Tablets | Other | Supplement | Toxic |
| Calzone | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Cannoli | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cantaloupe | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Carbonara | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cardamom | Fruits | Spice | Safe |
| Carrot | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Carrot Cake | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cashew Nut (Kaju) | Other | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Cashews | Other | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Cassava | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Catfish | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Cauliflower | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Celeriac | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Celery | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Cerelac (Baby Cereal) | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Chaas | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Chaat Masala | Fruits | Spice | Toxic |
| Chakli | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Cham Cham | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Chana Dal (Split Chickpeas) | Fruits | Dal and legume | Safe |
| Chana Masala | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Cheese | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Cheese Pasta | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cheese Sauce | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cheeseburger | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cheesecake | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cherries | Fruits | Fruit | Toxic |
| Chettinad Chicken | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Chhena Poda | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Chicken | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Chicken 65 | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Chicken Bones | Meats | Meat | Toxic |
| Chicken Burger | Meats | Western dish | Caution |
| Chicken Liver | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Chicken Nuggets | Meats | Western dish | Caution |
| Chicken Tikka | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Chickpeas | Vegetables | Dal and legume | Safe |
| Chikki (Groundnut Brittle) | Fruits | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Chikoo (Sapodilla) | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Chila (Chhattisgarhi) | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Chilli Chicken | Meats | Street food | Toxic |
| Chilli Flakes | Other | Spice | Caution |
| Chilli Paneer | Other | Street food | Toxic |
| Chingri Malai Curry | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Chirer Pulao (Poha) | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Chironji (Charoli) | Fruits | Nut and seed | Safe |
| Chives | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Chocolate | Other | Other ingredient | Toxic |
| Chocolate Cake | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Cholar Dal | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Chole (Chickpeas) | Fruits | Dal and legume | Safe |
| Chole Bhature | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Chop Suey | Other | Indo-Chinese dish | Toxic |
| Chow Mein | Other | Street food | Toxic |
| Churros | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Chyawanprash | Other | Herbal remedy | Caution |
| Cinnamon | Other | Spice | Caution |
| Clams | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Clementine | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Cloves | Fruits | Spice | Caution |
| Club Sandwich | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cluster Beans | Fruits | Vegetable | Safe |
| Coconut | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Coconut Chutney | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Coconut Milk | Other | Other ingredient | Caution |
| Coconut Oil | Other | Oil and fat | Caution |
| Coconut Rice | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Coconut Soup | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Coconut Water | Fruits | Drink | Safe |
| Cod | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Cola | Other | Drink | Toxic |
| Coleslaw | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Collard Greens | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Colocasia Leaves | Fruits | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Complan | Other | Branded product | Toxic |
| Condensed Milk | Fruits | Dairy | Toxic |
| Cooked Bones | Meats | Meat | Toxic |
| Cookies | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Coriander Leaves (Dhania) | Fruits | Herb | Safe |
| Coriander Powder | Other | Spice | Caution |
| Corn | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Corn Cob | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Corn Dog | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cornbread | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cornflakes | Other | Other ingredient | Caution |
| Cornflour | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Country Chicken | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Couscous | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Caution |
| Crab | Fish | Fish and seafood | Caution |
| Crab Curry | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Cranberry | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Cream (Malai) | Fruits | Dairy | Caution |
| Cream Cheese | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cream Roll | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Crepe | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Croissant | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Croissant Sandwich | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Crêpes | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Cucumber | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Cumin Powder | Other | Spice | Caution |
| Cupcake | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Curd Rice | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Curry Leaves | Fruits | Herb | Safe |
| Curry Powder | Other | Spice | Toxic |
| Custard | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Custard Apple | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Daal Baati | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Dabeli | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Dahibara Aludum | Other | Street food | Toxic |
| Daikon | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Dal Baati Churma | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Dal Makhani | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Dal Rice | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Dal Tadka | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Dal Vada | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Dalma | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Dalma | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Dalpuri | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Danish Pastry | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Dates | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Desi Ghee | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Dham | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Dhokla | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Dhuska | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Digestive Biscuit | Other | Other ingredient | Caution |
| Dim Sum | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Dog Biscuit Recipe | Other | Other ingredient | Safe |
| Doi Maach | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Dolma | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Toxic |
| Donuts | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Dosa | Fruits | Indian dish | Caution |
| Dragon Fruit | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Dried Fish (Bombay Duck) | Fish | Fish and seafood | Caution |
| Drumstick (Moringa) | Fruits | Vegetable | Safe |
| Duck | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Dum Aloo | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Durian | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Eclair | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Edamame | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Egg Bhurji | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Egg Biryani | Other | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Egg Curry | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Eggplant | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Eggs | Other | Egg | Safe |
| Elderberry | Fruits | Fruit | Toxic |
| Elephant Foot Yam (Suran) | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Enchilada | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Endive | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Energy Drink | Other | Drink | Toxic |
| Erissery | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Fafda | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Fajita | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Falafel | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Caution |
| Falooda | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Faraa | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Fennel | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Fenugreek Leaves | Fruits | Vegetable | Caution |
| Fig | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Firni | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Fish Curry | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Fish Fingers | Fish | Western dish | Caution |
| Fish Oil | Fish | Supplement | Safe |
| Fish Sauce | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Flaxseeds | Other | Nut and seed | Safe |
| Focaccia | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Foxtail Millet | Other | Grain and flour | Safe |
| French Fries | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| French Toast | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Fried Chicken | Meats | Western dish | Caution |
| Fried Rice | Other | Indo-Chinese dish | Caution |
| Frooti | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Fruitcake | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Gajak | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Gajar Halwa (Carrot Halwa) | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Galauti Kebab | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Garam Masala | Other | Spice | Toxic |
| Garlic | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Garlic Bread | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Garlic Noodles | Other | Indo-Chinese dish | Toxic |
| Garlic Pickle | Other | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Gathiya | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Gatte Ki Sabzi | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Ghee | Fruits | Dairy | Caution |
| Ghevar | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Ghugni | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Giloy | Other | Herbal remedy | Caution |
| Ginger | Other | Spice | Caution |
| Glucon-D | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Glucose Biscuit | Other | Other ingredient | Caution |
| Glucose Powder | Other | Supplement | Caution |
| Gnocchi | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Goan Fish Curry | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Goan Xacuti | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Goat Brain (Bheja) | Meats | Meat | Caution |
| Goat Liver | Meats | Meat | Caution |
| Goat Meat | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Gobhi Paratha | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Gobi Manchurian | Other | Street food | Toxic |
| Gol Gappa (Pani Puri) | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Gongura Mamsam | Meats | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Gongura Pachadi | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Good Day Biscuit | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Gooseberry | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Goshtaba | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Gouda Cheese | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Governor Plum | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Grapes | Fruits | Fruit | Toxic |
| Gravy | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Green Beans | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Green Chilli | Fruits | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Green Chutney | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Green Curry | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Green Tea | Fruits | Drink | Caution |
| Grilled Cheese | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Groundnut (Singdana) | Other | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Guacamole | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Guava | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Gulab Jamun | Fruits | Indian sweet | Toxic |
| Gundruk | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Gyro | Meats | Middle Eastern dish | Toxic |
| Haak | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Hakka Noodles | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Haldiram's Bhujia | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Haldiram's Namkeen (General) | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Haleem | Meats | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Halwa | Fruits | Indian sweet | Toxic |
| Ham | Meats | Western dish | Caution |
| Hamburger | Meats | Western dish | Caution |
| Handvo | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Heart (Organ Meat) | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Herring | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Hilsa Curry (Ilish) | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Hilsa Fish | Fruits | Fish and seafood | Caution |
| Hing (Asafoetida) | Fruits | Spice | Toxic |
| Honey | Other | Sweetener | Caution |
| Honey Chilli Potato | Other | Street food | Toxic |
| Honeydew | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Hot Dog | Meats | Western dish | Caution |
| Hot Peppers | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Hummus | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Toxic |
| Hummus Wrap | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Caution |
| Hyderabadi Haleem | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Ice Cream | Other | Dairy | Toxic |
| Ice Cream Cone | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Idiyappam | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Idli | Fruits | Indian dish | Caution |
| Imarti | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Israeli Couscous | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Caution |
| Jackfruit | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Jaggery | Fruits | Sweetener | Caution |
| Jalapeno Popper | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Jalapeño | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Jalebi | Fruits | Indian sweet | Toxic |
| Jaljeera | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Jamun (Java Plum) | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Jeera (Cumin Seeds) | Fruits | Spice | Safe |
| Jelly | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Jerky | Meats | Meat | Caution |
| Jhalmuri | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Jhangora Kheer | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Jicama | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Jowar (Sorghum) | Vegetables | Grain and flour | Safe |
| Jowar Bhakri | Other | Indian dish | Safe |
| Kachri | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Kadhi (Pakora Curry) | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kadhi Pakora | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kafuli | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kahwa (Kashmiri Tea) | Other | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Kairi Panha (Raw Mango Drink) | Fruits | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kaju Katli | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Kalakand | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Kale | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Kalonji (Nigella Seeds) | Fruits | Spice | Caution |
| Kanji | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kantola | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Karonda | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Katsu | Meats | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Kebab Wrap | Meats | Street food | Caution |
| Keema (Minced Meat) | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Ker Sangri | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kerala Fish Curry | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kerala Sadya | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kesari Bath | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Ketchup | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Khakhra | Fruits | Indian dish | Caution |
| Khaman | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Khandvi | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Khar | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Khar (Assamese) | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Khari Biscuit | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kheer | Fruits | Indian sweet | Toxic |
| Khichdi | Other | Indian dish | Safe |
| Khichu | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Khoya (Mawa) | Fruits | Dairy | Caution |
| Kidney (Organ Meat) | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Kidney Beans | Vegetables | Dal and legume | Caution |
| Kimchi | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| KitKat | Other | Branded product | Toxic |
| Kiwi | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Kohlrabi | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Kokum | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Kolhapuri Mutton | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Koraishutir Kochuri | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Korean Fried Chicken | Meats | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Korma | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kosha Mangsho (Mutton) | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kothimbir Vadi | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kothu Parotta | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Kulcha | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Kulfi | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Kumquat | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Kung Pao | Meats | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Kurkure | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Kuttu Atta | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Kuzhambu | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Laal Maas | Meats | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Lachcha Paratha | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Ladoo | Fruits | Indian sweet | Toxic |
| Laksa | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Lakshadweep Tuna | Fish | Fish and seafood | Caution |
| Lamb | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Langcha | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Lasagna | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Lassi | Fruits | Indian dish | Caution |
| Lays / Potato Chips | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Leek | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Lemon | Fruits | Fruit | Toxic |
| Lemon Rice | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Lemon Sevai | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Lentils | Vegetables | Dal and legume | Safe |
| Lettuce | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Limca | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Lime | Fruits | Fruit | Toxic |
| Lime Pickle (Nimbu Achaar) | Other | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Litti Chokha | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Litti Chokha | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Lobster | Fish | Fish and seafood | Caution |
| Longan | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Lotus Root | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Lotus Seeds | Fruits | Nut and seed | Safe |
| Luchi | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Lychee | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Maaza | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Mac and Cheese | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Macadamia Nuts | Other | Nut and seed | Toxic |
| Macaroni | Other | Grain and flour | Safe |
| Macarons | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Macher Jhol (Fish Stew) | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Macher Paturi | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Mackerel | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Madra | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Maggi | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Maida | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Makhana (Fox Nuts) | Fruits | Nut and seed | Safe |
| Makki Ki Roti (Corn Flatbread) | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Malai Kofta | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Malpua | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Manakish | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Caution |
| Manchow Soup | Other | Indo-Chinese dish | Caution |
| Manchurian | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Mango | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Mango Pickle (Aam Ka Achaar) | Other | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Mango Sticky Rice | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Maple Syrup | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Mapo Tofu | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Marie Biscuit | Other | Other ingredient | Caution |
| Marinara Sauce | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Marshmallows | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Maska Pav | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) | Fruits | Dal and legume | Safe |
| Masor Tenga | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Massaman Curry | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Matar Paneer | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Matcha | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Mathri | Fruits | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Mayonnaise | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Meatballs | Meats | Western dish | Toxic |
| Meatloaf | Meats | Western dish | Toxic |
| Medu Vada | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Melon Seeds | Vegetables | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Methi Thepla | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Milk | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Milk Cake | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Milkshake | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Minestrone | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Mint | Other | Herb | Caution |
| Mint Chutney | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Misal Pav | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Mishri | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Mishti Doi (Sweet Yoghurt) | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Miso Soup | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Mochi | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Modak | Fruits | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Momos | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Mooli Paratha (Radish Paratha) | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Moong Dal (Split Green Gram) | Fruits | Dal and legume | Safe |
| Moong Dal Halwa | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Moringa Leaves | Fruits | Vegetable | Safe |
| Moth Beans | Fruits | Dal and legume | Safe |
| Motichoor Ladoo | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Mozzarella | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Mozzarella Cheese | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Muffins | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Mulberry | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Multivitamin Tablets | Other | Supplement | Toxic |
| Murmura | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Murukku | Fruits | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Mushroom | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Mushroom Soup | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Mussels | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Mustard Greens | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Mustard Oil | Other | Oil and fat | Caution |
| Mustard Sauce | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Mustard Seeds | Fruits | Spice | Caution |
| Muthia | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Mutton (Goat Meat) | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Mutton Curry | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Mysore Pak | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Naan | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Nachos | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Naga Smoked Pork | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Namkeen (Indian Salty Snacks) | Fruits | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Nasi Goreng | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Navratan Korma | Other | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Nectarine | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Neem Leaves | Fruits | Herb | Toxic |
| Nihari | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Nimbu Pani | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Nolen Gur (Date Palm Jaggery) | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Noni Juice | Other | Herbal remedy | Caution |
| Nutella | Other | Branded product | Toxic |
| Nutmeg | Other | Spice | Toxic |
| Oatmeal | Other | Grain and flour | Safe |
| Okra | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Olan | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Olive Oil | Other | Oil and fat | Safe |
| Olives | Other | Other ingredient | Caution |
| Omelette | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Onigiri | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Onion | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Onion Rings | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Orange | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Oreo | Other | Branded product | Toxic |
| Oysters | Fish | Fish and seafood | Caution |
| Pad Thai | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Paella | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Pakhala (Fermented Rice) | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Pakhala Bhata | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Pakora | Fruits | Street food | Toxic |
| Palak Paneer | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Pancakes | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Panchmel Dal | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Paneer | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Paneer Bhurji | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Paneer Butter Masala | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Paneer Pizza | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Paneer Tikka | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Panettone | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Pani Puri (Golgappa) | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Paniyaram | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Panta Bhat | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Papaya | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Papaya Salad | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Pappadam (Papad) | Fruits | Indian dish | Caution |
| Parle-G | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Parmesan Cheese | Other | Dairy | Caution |
| Parotta (Kerala Paratha) | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Parsley | Other | Herb | Safe |
| Parsnip | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Passion Fruit | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Pasta | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Pasta Salad | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Pav Bhaji | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Pav Bhaji Masala | Other | Spice | Toxic |
| Payasam (Kheer) | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Peach | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Peanut (Moongphali) | Other | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Peanut Butter | Other | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Peanut Butter & Jelly | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Peanut Chutney | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Peanuts | Other | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Pear | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Peas | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Peda | Fruits | Indian sweet | Toxic |
| Peking Duck | Meats | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Penne | Other | Grain and flour | Safe |
| Pepperoni | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Peri Peri | Other | Spice | Caution |
| Perk Chocolate | Other | Branded product | Toxic |
| Persimmon | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Pesarattu | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Pesto | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Petha | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Petha | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Phalsa | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Pho | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Pigeon | Meats | Meat | Caution |
| Pineapple | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Pinni | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Pistachios | Other | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Pita Bread | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Caution |
| Pitha (Assamese) | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Pithe | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Pithla | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Pizza | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Pizza Bread | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Plain Yogurt | Other | Dairy | Safe |
| Plantain | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Plum | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Poha (Flattened Rice) | Fruits | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Pointed Gourd | Fruits | Vegetable | Safe |
| Pomegranate | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Pomfret | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Pongal | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Popcorn | Other | Other ingredient | Caution |
| Poppy Seeds | Other | Spice | Toxic |
| Pork | Meats | Meat | Caution |
| Posto Bora | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Potato | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Prawn Balchao | Fish | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Prawn Curry | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Prawns (Shrimp) | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Pretzel | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Prickly Pear | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Protein Bar | Other | Supplement | Toxic |
| Pudding | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Puducherry Fish Curry | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Pulao | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Pumpkin | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Pumpkin Seeds | Other | Nut and seed | Safe |
| Punugulu | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Puran Poli | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Puri Bhaji | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Puttu | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Pyaaz Kachori | Other | Street food | Toxic |
| Quail | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Qubani Ka Meetha | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Quesadilla | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Quiche | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Quince | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Quinoa | Other | Grain and flour | Safe |
| Rabbit | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Rabri | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Radicchio | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Radish | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Ragda Pattice | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Ragi (Finger Millet) | Fruits | Grain and flour | Safe |
| Ragi Mudde | Other | Indian dish | Safe |
| Ragi Porridge (Ragi Malt) | Other | Indian dish | Safe |
| Raisins | Fruits | Fruit | Toxic |
| Rajma (Kidney Beans) | Fruits | Dal and legume | Caution |
| Rajma Rice | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Ramen | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Ranch Dressing | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Rasabali | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Rasam | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Rasgulla | Fruits | Indian sweet | Toxic |
| Rasmalai | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Raspberry | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Rava | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Rava Dosa | Other | Indian dish | Safe |
| Rava Idli | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Ravioli | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Raw Banana | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Raw Bones | Meats | Meat | Caution |
| Raw Cashews | Other | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Raw Eggs | Meats | Egg | Caution |
| Raw Fish | Fish | Fish and seafood | Toxic |
| Raw Green Tomato | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Raw Jackfruit | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Raw Mango | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Raw Meat | Meats | Meat | Caution |
| Raw Papaya | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Raw Potato | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Raw Sweet Potato | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Real Fruit Juice | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Red Chilli | Fruits | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Red Chilli Powder | Other | Spice | Caution |
| Red Curry | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Red Velvet | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Refried Beans | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Rendang | Meats | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Rhubarb | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Rice Flour | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Ridge Gourd | Fruits | Vegetable | Safe |
| Ripe Jackfruit | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Risotto | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Roasted Peanuts | Other | Nut and seed | Safe |
| Rogan Josh | Meats | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Rohu | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Rose Water | Other | Drink | Caution |
| Rosogolla (Bengali) | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Roti | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Rugra | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Rugra (Wild Mushroom) | Other | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Rusk | Other | Other ingredient | Caution |
| Rutabaga | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| S'mores | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Sabich | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Caution |
| Sabudana | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Sabudana Khichdi | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Sadya | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Sael Roti | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Salami | Meats | Western dish | Caution |
| Salmon | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Salsa | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Samak Rice | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Sambar | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Sambhar | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Sambhar Masala | Other | Spice | Toxic |
| Samosa | Fruits | Street food | Toxic |
| Sandesh | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Santula | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Sardines | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Sarson Saag (Mustard Greens) | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Sarva Pindi | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Sashimi | Fish | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Satay | Meats | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Sattu (Roasted Gram Flour) | Other | Grain and flour | Safe |
| Sattu Paratha | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Saunf (Fennel Seeds) | Fruits | Spice | Safe |
| Sausage | Meats | Western dish | Caution |
| Schezwan Sauce | Other | Indo-Chinese dish | Caution |
| Schnitzel | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Scone | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Scrambled Eggs | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Seaweed / Nori | Vegetables | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Seekh Kebab | Meats | Street food | Caution |
| Sem (Flat Beans) | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Semiya Payasam | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Semolina | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Sesame Seeds | Fruits | Nut and seed | Safe |
| Sesame Seeds (Til) | Other | Nut and seed | Safe |
| Sev | Fruits | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Sev Puri | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Sev Tameta Nu Shaak | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Shahi Paneer | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Shakkarpara | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Shakshuka | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Toxic |
| Shallot | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Shami Kabab | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Sharbat | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Shawarma | Meats | Street food | Caution |
| Sheer Khurma | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Shengdana Laddu (Peanut Laddoo) | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Shiitake Mushroom | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Shira (Sheera) | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Shorshe Ilish | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Shortbread | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Shrikhand | Fruits | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Shrimp | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Shukto | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Siddu | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Sikkimese Momo | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Singhara | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Skyu | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Smoothie | Other | Drink | Caution |
| Snails | Fish | Fish and seafood | Caution |
| Snake Gourd | Fruits | Vegetable | Safe |
| Snow Peas | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Soan Papdi | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Soda | Other | Drink | Caution |
| Sol Kadhi | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Sorpotel | Meats | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Soursop | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Soy Sauce | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Soya Chunks | Other | Other ingredient | Caution |
| Soybeans | Vegetables | Dal and legume | Caution |
| Spaghetti | Other | Grain and flour | Safe |
| Spaghetti Squash | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Spinach | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Spring Onion | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Spring Onion Pancake | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Spring Rolls | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Squid (Calamari) | Fish | Fish and seafood | Caution |
| Squid Curry | Fish | Indian dish | Caution |
| Sriracha | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Star Anise | Other | Spice | Caution |
| Star Fruit | Fruits | Fruit | Toxic |
| Sticky Rice | Other | East Asian dish | Safe |
| Strawberry | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Sugar Snap Peas | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Sugarcane Juice | Fruits | Street food | Caution |
| Sunflower Seeds | Other | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Sushi | Fish | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Sweet and Sour | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Sweet Corn Soup | Other | Indo-Chinese dish | Caution |
| Sweet Potato | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Swiss Chard | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Tabbouleh | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Caution |
| Tacos | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Tadgola (Ice Apple) | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Tahini | Other | Middle Eastern dish | Caution |
| Takoyaki | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Tamarind | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Tamarind Chutney | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Tamarind Paste | Fruits | Other ingredient | Toxic |
| Tamarind Rice (Puliyodarai) | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Tandoori Chicken | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Tandoori Roti | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Tangerine | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Taro | Vegetables | Vegetable | Caution |
| Taro Root | Fruits | Vegetable | Caution |
| Tempura | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Tender Coconut (Flesh) | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Teriyaki Chicken | Meats | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Thai Basil | Vegetables | Herb | Safe |
| Thai Curry | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Thai Fish Cake | Fish | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Thai Iced Tea | Other | East Asian dish | Toxic |
| Thalipeeth | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Thandai | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Thattai | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Thayir Sadam (Curd Rice) | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Thekua | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Thepla | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Thukpa | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Thums Up | Other | Branded product | Toxic |
| Til Ke Laddoo (Sesame Laddoo) | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Tilapia | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Tinda | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Tindora | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Tiramisu | Other | Western dish | Toxic |
| Tofu | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Tom Yum | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Tomato | Fruits | Vegetable | Caution |
| Tomato Soup | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Tortilla | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Tripe | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Triphala | Other | Herbal remedy | Caution |
| Tropicana Juice | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Trotters (Paya) | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Trout | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Tulsi | Other | Herb | Safe |
| Tuna | Fish | Fish and seafood | Caution |
| Tunday Kabab | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Turkey | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Turmeric | Other | Spice | Caution |
| Turnip | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Twinkie | Other | Branded product | Caution |
| Udon | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Ukadiche Modak | Other | Indian sweet | Caution |
| Undhiyu | Vegetables | Indian dish | Caution |
| Upma | Fruits | Indian dish | Caution |
| Urad Dal (Black Gram) | Fruits | Dal and legume | Safe |
| Uttapam | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Vada Pav | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Vadai | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Veg Biryani | Other | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Veg Burger | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Veg Manchurian | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Vegetable Chop | Other | Street food | Caution |
| Ven Pongal | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Venison | Meats | Meat | Safe |
| Vermicelli | Other | Grain and flour | Caution |
| Vindaloo | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
| Waffles | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Walnuts | Other | Nut and seed | Toxic |
| Watercress | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Watermelon | Fruits | Fruit | Safe |
| Watermelon Seeds | Fruits | Nut and seed | Caution |
| Whey Protein Powder | Other | Supplement | Caution |
| Whipped Cream | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| White Rice | Other | Grain and flour | Safe |
| White Sauce | Other | Western dish | Caution |
| Whitefish | Fish | Fish and seafood | Safe |
| Wild Mushroom | Vegetables | Vegetable | Toxic |
| Wonton | Other | East Asian dish | Caution |
| Wood Apple (Bael) | Fruits | Fruit | Caution |
| Xacuti | Meats | Indian dish | Toxic |
| Xylitol | Other | Non-food hazard | Toxic |
| Yakhni | Meats | Indian dish | Caution |
| Yam | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Yeast (Raw Dough) | Other | Non-food hazard | Toxic |
| Zucchini | Vegetables | Vegetable | Safe |
| Zunka | Other | Indian dish | Caution |
Frequently asked questions
What percentage of human foods are safe for dogs?
In our dataset of 905 foods, 19.1% are safe, 64.6% need caution and 16.2% are toxic. Most foods are not poisonous, but salt, oil, sugar and spice make them poor choices. Plain cooked meat, fish, vegetables and dal make up most of the safe list.
Which Indian foods are safe for dogs?
Plain staples are. Jowar Bhakri, Khichdi, Ragi Mudde, Ragi Porridge (Ragi Malt), Rava Dosa are the cooked Indian dishes rated safe, when made without salt, ghee or spice. Plain boiled chicken, rohu, pumpkin, bottle gourd, moong dal and ragi are also safe.
Why is onion so dangerous for dogs?
Onion and garlic damage a dog's red blood cells and can cause anaemia. The Merck Veterinary Manual says garlic is 3 to 5 times more toxic than onion and that signs may take days to show. They are the main hazard in 64 of our 147 toxic foods.
Can dogs eat roti and dal?
Plain roti and plain dal are usually fine in small amounts for healthy dogs. The risk comes from ghee, salt, tadka, onion and garlic. Set aside the dog's portion before seasoning, and ask your vet if your dog has kidney or stomach problems.
Are Indian sweets safe for dogs?
No. None of the 62 Indian sweets we rated is safe, and 8 are toxic. Mithai is very high in sugar and fat, and kheer, halwa and some ladoos contain raisins, which can cause kidney failure.
Is Western food safer for dogs than Indian food?
Not really. No Western dish of 120 is rated safe, and 17.5% are toxic, against 10.6% of Indian dishes. Western food carries more chocolate, raisins and garlic sauces, while Indian food carries more chilli and tadka.
What should I do if my dog eats something toxic?
Call your vet straight away, even if the dog looks fine. Note what was eaten, how much and when. Do not make your dog vomit unless a vet tells you to.
How were these food safety ratings made?
Each of the 905 foods has its own dogeats.in page with a safe, caution or toxic verdict. The pages are researched against veterinary sources such as ASPCA, Merck and VCA. This report counts those verdicts and groups the foods by type, cuisine, region and festival.
Methodology and limitations
This report counts the published verdict on each of the 905 food safety pages on dogeats.in as of October 2026. Each page rates a food as safe, caution or toxic for dogs, based on how it is usually prepared in India. The pages cite veterinary references including ASPCA, the Merck Veterinary Manual and VCA, plus NIN and ICAR for Indian food composition.
Site categories (fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, other) are the site's menu sections. Because those sections mix ingredients and dishes, dogeats.in editors also tagged every food by type, cuisine, state or region, festival link and hazard. Tags were set from the food name, the quick answer and, where unclear, the full page text.
Hazard counts by cuisine record whether the quick answer names a hazard such as onion, garlic, chilli, salt or sugar. The main hazard for each toxic food was assigned by hand. The full tag file covers all 905 foods and is shared across our /stats/ reports.
Sources
- MSD Veterinary Manual: Allium spp toxicosis in animals (reviewed September 2024), Garlic 3 to 5 times more toxic than onion; delayed onset of anaemia
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: People foods to avoid feeding your pets, Hazards of onion, garlic, chocolate, caffeine, grapes, xylitol, salt and dairy
- MSD Veterinary Manual: Chocolate toxicosis in animals, Theobromine and caffeine hazards in chocolate
- Also consulted: MSD Veterinary Manual: Grape, raisin and tamarind toxicosis in dogs, dogeats.in food safety pages (905 foods).
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