FSSAI Cracks Down On Everest, Laljee Godhoo Hing Over Substandard Quality

“The samples of Yellow Hing Powder (Compounded Asafoetida) and Black Hing Powder (Compounded Asafoetida) were also found to be sub-standard, with Alcoholic Extract reported at 3.29% and 4.4%, respectively,” it said.

It further noted that the samples were found to be ‘non-compliant’ in the parameter of alcoholic extract. The FSSAI also pointed out the non-declaration of salt content exceeding 5% and non-declaration of spice content on the label on Chicken Masala, Garam Masala and Egg Curry Powder.

The FSSAI further flagged a ‘consistent non-compliance’ of Asafoetida collected from various sources as the goods were found to be ‘sub-standard, having less than 5% alcoholic extract.’