Amid social media rumours regarding the ingredients in Tirupati temple's laddus, Amul clarified that it has never supplied ghee to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). This statement follows Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's accusations against the previous administration for using substandard ingredients,

In the midst of a controversy over the usage of animal fat in Tirupati laddoo production, Indian dairy company Amul issued a statement clarifying that it never gave ghee (clarified butter) to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD).

India’s leading dairy brand, Amul, has issued a clarifying statement regarding its supply of ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD)

Amul has denied supplying ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) following social media rumours. The company clarified that their ghee is made from high-quality milk in ISO-certified facilities.

In a statement, Amul addressed social media rumours that claimed the company had been providing ghee to the temple. “We wish to clarify that Amul has never supplied ghee to TTD,” the company said, further stating that their ghee is produced from high-quality milk in ISO-certified facilities.

The Tirupati Laddu, also called the ‘Srivari Laddu’, has been the main offering at the temple for more than 300 years. The newly-elected TDP government alleged that the the previous YSRCP government of "adulterating" the laddu.

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.