New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- A video showing rats running over trays of ingredients at a renowned sweet shop in Lucknow has shocked the internet, raising serious questions about food hygiene and safety.

The clip, first shared by a food vlogger on the Instagram page Taste of Street, captures the behind-the-scenes process of making Makhan Malai, a traditional winter delicacy loved across the city. What begins as a typical food reel soon takes a disturbing turn when rats are seen freely moving over uncovered trays of ingredients. Shop workers can be seen in the background briefly attempting to shoo the rodents away before returning to work.

The video starts with a worker slicing sheets of malai without wearing gloves. Nearby, open trays filled wit...