Perungayam (Asafoetida) – What’s Really Happening?‎‎

Описание: 🚨 FSSAI action doesn’t automatically mean “toxic”
‎The main issue highlighted here is whether the product contains the right amount of actual asafoetida.
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‎🔍 Most perungayam we use isn't pure
‎Commercial asafoetida is generally compounded with ingredients such as starch and gums to make it easier to use and distribute.
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‎🧪 Why does the alcohol test matter?
‎The test helps assess whether the compounded product contains a sufficient quantity of asafoetida.
‎A low result can indicate that the product is too diluted.
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‎🌾 Too much starch = less asafoetida
‎If the permitted starch level is low but testing finds substantially higher amounts, the product contains more filler and less of the ingredient you're actually buying.
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‎⚠️ The surprising part
‎A product can be free from harmful contaminants and still have a quality/composition problem.
‎Safe doesn't always mean it meets the required standard.
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‎💡 The real takeaway
‎Understand what the violation actually is—in this case, the concern is about composition and quality, not necessarily poisoning.
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‎#Perungayam #Asafoetida #FoodAdulteration #FoodSafety #NutritionAwareness