Volume 8, Issue 9, 2024

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Adulteration of Indian spices is a critical issue with profound health, economic, and cultural implications. This practice involves the addition of inferior or harmful substances to spices, compromising their purity and safety. Common adulterants include artificial colors, toxic chemicals, and non-food substances, which pose significant health risks such as toxicity, allergic reactions, and nutritional deficiencies. The economic impact is equally concerning, as adulteration erodes consumer trust, damages India's international reputation, and causes financial losses for genuine producers. Despite regulatory frameworks like the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, enforcement challenges persist. Combating this issue requires stricter regulatory enforcement, consumer education, technological innovations, and support for farmers. Addressing spice adulteration is essential to safeguarding public health, maintaining economic stability, and preserving India's rich culinary heritage.

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Adulteration in Indian spices: An alarming concern and a silent health hazard

Jyoti Prakash Sahoo, Kailash Chandra Sama

Adulteration of Indian spices is a critical issue with profound health, economic, and cultural implications. This practice involves the addition of inferior or harmful substances to spices, compromising their purity and safety

International journal of adulteration, 2024; 8(9): e4ijad3043

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Heavy metal deposits in toilet tissues sold in markets within Enugu metropolis, Enugu State

Okeke OR, Ebere CU

Studies were carried out to assess the deposits of selected heavy metals (Pb and Cd) in toilet tissues sold in markets within Enugu metropolis, Enugu State using standard analytical procedures and instrumentation. The samples underwent digestion and, were subsequently analyzed for heavy metals using atomic absorption spectrophotometer, Toilet tissue samples A, B, C and D had mean Pb values of 0.121±0.071, 0.258±0.040. 0.205±0.076 and 0.302±0.014 μg/g respectively

International journal of adulteration, 2024; 8(9): e5ijad3049

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