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1 lakh fake ENO, 50k coffee sachets seized: FSSAI shares 2 simple purity tests
Authorities busted two illegal manufacturing units in Delhi, seizing over 1.5 lakh counterfeit sachets of ENO and Nescafé. The crackdown highlights the growing problem of fake and adulterated food products in India. The report also presents two simple tests from FSSAI to detect adulterants in coffee, such as clay and chicory powder.
Why It Matters
The incident underscores consumer safety risks posed by counterfeit and adulterated food products and highlights regulatory enforcement efforts. It also provides practical guidance for detecting adulterants in common coffee products.
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FSSAI shares two simple purity tests to detect coffee adulterants
April 21, 2026
The report notes that FSSAI has shared two simple purity tests to help detect common coffee adulterants such as clay and chicory powder in coffee products.
Bust of two illegal manufacturing units in Delhi and seizure of counterfeit ENO and Nescafé sachets
April 21, 2026
Authorities busted two illegal manufacturing units in Delhi and seized over 1.5 lakh counterfeit sachets of ENO and Nescafé. The seizure highlights the scale of fake and adulterated food products and the potential risk to consumer safety.