Banned Spices In India, Some spices are banned in India, risk of cancer, people are eating them with gusto, check purity with 1 glass of water – fssai banned loose grounded spices in india due to carcinogenic and test to check spices adulteration

Without spices, food will become so bland that no one will eat it. Spices have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal properties. But eating some spices can cause cancer. Knowing this danger Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Has banned them.

Banned spices in India: FSSAI says that ground spices may be adulterated with artificial colours, starch, chalk powder and other things. Consuming these can cause skin allergies, liver disorders and many health problems. Therefore, the sale of loosely ground spices is banned in India. But still they are being sold indiscriminately in the streets and shops.

If you have bought loose spices then there is no need to panic. You can check their purity with the help of just a glass of water. Nutritionist Rajmani Patel has told an easy way to check some spices. Due to which a lot of fraud comes to light.

Method to detect adulteration in spices

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chilli powder

Add one teaspoon red chili powder in a glass of water.

If red chili powder leaves color in the glass, it may contain artificial colors.

If it starts settling down and leaves minimal color then the spice is pure.

turmeric powder

Add 1 teaspoon turmeric powder in a glass of water.

Pure turmeric leaves a light color as it settles down.

Whereas turmeric powder mixed with artificial color will leave a dark color.

Flour

Add one spoon flour in a glass of water.

The pure flour will settle comfortably at the bottom of the glass.

If there is adulteration of bran or any other substance inside it, it will float on water.

black pepper

Add 1 teaspoon whole black pepper in a glass of water.

Pure black pepper grains will settle down easily.

If papaya seeds or grains of poor quality have been mixed in it, they will start floating on water.

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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.