Most spices in the Indian market are adulterated

Beware, most spices in the Indian market are adulterated.

Scientists and researchers at the Indian Institute of Spices Research Kozhikode (IISR) have detected adulteration in spices available in the domestic market using DNA barcoding.

After a series of studies since 2010, IISR scientists found that black pepper, chilli powder, turmeric powder, cinnamon bark and mace were adulterated using plant-based adulterants.

Way to go is to buy the spice in its whole form and powder it at home!