Diwali Mithai Shopping Guide: Tips to Buy, Store, and Avoid Food Waste

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As Diwali approaches, choosing the right sweets is crucial for gifting and consumption. Umesh Kumar Agarwal from Haldiram Marketing advises buying sweets based on their milk content; those with more milk, like rasgulla and barfi, should be purchased closer to the festival. Dry sweets such as soan papdi and kaju katli can be bought four to five days in advance. Planning purchases in two separate trips and making distinct lists for household consumption and gifts helps manage quantities and reduce potential food waste.