Banned Sudan dyes in spices available at markets in Karachi, Pakistan.
Food Addit Contam Part B Surveill
; 16(1): 69-76, 2023 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Sudan dyes were investigated in branded and non-branded spices, commonly available in the markets of Karachi, Pakistan. High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with a variable wavelength detector (VWD) was applied to determine Sudan dyes I-IV. The non-branded samples had higher concentrations of Sudan dyes than the maximum limits of 0.1 mg/kg. The highest concentration of Sudan dye (I) was found in turmeric powder (8460 mg/kg) and the lowest concentration (1.50 mg/kg) of Sudan (IV) in Chaat Masala. This indicates that the use of non-branded spices is not safe, whereas no Sudan dye was found in the branded spice samples. Further studies regarding the higher carcinogenic risk posed by Sudan dye adulterated spices in Pakistan is strongly advised.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Épices
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Agents colorants
Pays/Région comme sujet:
Asia
Langue:
En
Journal:
Food Addit Contam Part B Surveill
Sujet du journal:
CIENCIAS DA NUTRICAO
Année:
2023
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Pakistan