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How To Spot Fake Black Pepper: Simple Kitchen Tests To Check If Yours Is Real
From papaya seeds disguised as peppercorns to glossy, mineral oil-coated grains that look picture-perfect but taste like nothing, counterfeit peppercorn has become a real concern.
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How To Check The Purity Of Indian Spices At Home
You don't always need a lab to test if your spices are genuine. A few simple kitchen checks can reveal adulteration
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Diwali 2025: 5 Festive Ingredients That Are Prone To Adulteration (And How To Spot Them!)
If you are wondering which market-bought ingredients to look out for, here's a list of common items that are usually adulterated and can harm your health.
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Food Authority Orders Patanjali Foods To Recall Batch Of Red Chilli Powder Over Safety Norms
A specific batch of red chilli powder by Patanjali Foods Ltd was recalled due to non-conformance with the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
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5 Genius Ways To Spot Fake Hing (Asafoetida)
Hing is used in countless dishes - from dals to curries. In a bazaar full of adulterated products, these tips will help you buy authentic hing every time.
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Love Spices? These Common Combinations Could Be Doing You More Harm Than Good
Spices are a staple in Indian kitchens, but mixing the wrong ones could do more harm than good. Here's what you should know.
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Top Medical Body ICMR Advises People To Buy Whole Spices To Avoid Adulteration
Food adulteration has become a hot topic ever since MDH and Everest came under the investigation radar for their products.
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Delhi Cops Bust 2 Manufacturing Units Making Adulterated Spices, Arrest 3
With the arrest of three men, the Delhi Police's Crime Branch on Sunday claimed to have busted two fake Indian spices manufacturing units operating in the city's Karawal Nagar area.
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Here's How You Can Check If Spices In Your Kitchen Are Adulterated
India's food safety regulator on Thursday ordered testing and inspections at all the companies making spice mixes
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This Simple Test Will Tell You If The Saffron You Just Bought Is Adulterated
Saffron strands are usually adulterated with dried tendrils of maize cob. You can check the purity of the spice with the help of this video by FSSAI.
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Are The Spices In Your Pantry Safe For Consumption? Check With These Simple Tests
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) took to its social media platforms to share these simple tips.
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Is Your Black Pepper Adulterated? FSSAI Has A Simple Test For It
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) explains the difference between adulterated and natural spices on their social media page.
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Watch: How To Find Purity Of Your Red Chilli Powder - FSSAI Shares Tips
Did you know, the red chilli powder you are buying from your nearby store might be adulterated? Here are FSSAI approved tips to know.
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Cooking With Saffron: Here's How You Should Buy Saffron
Saffron can be used in a variety of dishes and it stands out to be one of the most expensive spices in the world. Because it is so expensive, saffron also happens to be the most adulterated (and fabricated) spice.
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How To Spot Fake Black Pepper: Simple Kitchen Tests To Check If Yours Is Real
From papaya seeds disguised as peppercorns to glossy, mineral oil-coated grains that look picture-perfect but taste like nothing, counterfeit peppercorn has become a real concern.
-
How To Check The Purity Of Indian Spices At Home
You don't always need a lab to test if your spices are genuine. A few simple kitchen checks can reveal adulteration
-
Diwali 2025: 5 Festive Ingredients That Are Prone To Adulteration (And How To Spot Them!)
If you are wondering which market-bought ingredients to look out for, here's a list of common items that are usually adulterated and can harm your health.
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Food Authority Orders Patanjali Foods To Recall Batch Of Red Chilli Powder Over Safety Norms
A specific batch of red chilli powder by Patanjali Foods Ltd was recalled due to non-conformance with the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
-
5 Genius Ways To Spot Fake Hing (Asafoetida)
Hing is used in countless dishes - from dals to curries. In a bazaar full of adulterated products, these tips will help you buy authentic hing every time.
-
Love Spices? These Common Combinations Could Be Doing You More Harm Than Good
Spices are a staple in Indian kitchens, but mixing the wrong ones could do more harm than good. Here's what you should know.
-
Top Medical Body ICMR Advises People To Buy Whole Spices To Avoid Adulteration
Food adulteration has become a hot topic ever since MDH and Everest came under the investigation radar for their products.
-
Delhi Cops Bust 2 Manufacturing Units Making Adulterated Spices, Arrest 3
With the arrest of three men, the Delhi Police's Crime Branch on Sunday claimed to have busted two fake Indian spices manufacturing units operating in the city's Karawal Nagar area.
-
Here's How You Can Check If Spices In Your Kitchen Are Adulterated
India's food safety regulator on Thursday ordered testing and inspections at all the companies making spice mixes
-
This Simple Test Will Tell You If The Saffron You Just Bought Is Adulterated
Saffron strands are usually adulterated with dried tendrils of maize cob. You can check the purity of the spice with the help of this video by FSSAI.
-
Are The Spices In Your Pantry Safe For Consumption? Check With These Simple Tests
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) took to its social media platforms to share these simple tips.
-
Is Your Black Pepper Adulterated? FSSAI Has A Simple Test For It
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) explains the difference between adulterated and natural spices on their social media page.
-
Watch: How To Find Purity Of Your Red Chilli Powder - FSSAI Shares Tips
Did you know, the red chilli powder you are buying from your nearby store might be adulterated? Here are FSSAI approved tips to know.
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Cooking With Saffron: Here's How You Should Buy Saffron
Saffron can be used in a variety of dishes and it stands out to be one of the most expensive spices in the world. Because it is so expensive, saffron also happens to be the most adulterated (and fabricated) spice.
