62,000 kilos of spices adulterated with oleoresin, starch and shredded paper seized in India
Dried Ground Chili Pepper
Turmeric
Coriander
India
Published May 10, 2023
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Indian authorities seized 62,000 kg of adulterated powdered spices - chili, turmeric, coriander, and masala mix. The spices were adulterated with oleoresin, starch, and shredded paper, and then packaged in packages of locally known brands.
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Indian authorities seized 62,000 kg of adulterated powdered spices - chilli, turmeric, coriander and masala mix. The spices were adulterated with oleoresin, starch and shredded paper, and then packaged in packages of locally known brands. Raid on three processors, seizure of adulterated powdered spices Authorities raided three processors in Gujarat, seizing a total of 62,000 kg of adulterated powdered spices. In addition, the team found oleoresin (spice extract), starch and shredded paper, suspecting that these ingredients were used for counterfeiting. In order to confirm these assumptions, authorities took a total of 12 samples, which were sent to the laboratory. One processor has already been fined for fraud in the past. The counterfeit spices were sold in counterfeit packages of locally known brands, including Appu, Tiger and Jyoti. Source: ...
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