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The Food Programme
The herb and spice scam?
Mar 10, 2024
Investigating food fraud in herbs and spices from major retailers using innovative technology. Discussing the challenges of detecting fraud and ensuring product authenticity. Exploring the impact of non-compliant products on consumer safety and the efforts to combat food fraud in the supply chain.
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- Testing authenticity of spices with portable technology aids in detecting food fraud and ensuring product integrity.
- Companies taking action against inauthentic spices demonstrate commitment to quality assurance and consumer trust.
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Spice Authenticity Testing with New Technology
The podcast episode delves into the importance of testing the authenticity of herbs and spices using new portable technology. This technology helps in identifying potential food fraud by analyzing the composition of various spices. The testing revealed instances where spices were not authentic, leading to further investigations and actions by companies. The use of innovative devices like portable spectroscopy tests provides quick results and aids in ensuring the quality and integrity of spices in the market.
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