{
  "id": 1883920,
  "title": "700 kg red chutney seized in Gujarat: How to spot signs of possible adulteration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/700-kg-red-chutney-seized-in-gujarat-how-to-spot-signs-of-possible-1883920",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T07:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-lifestyle",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/700-kg-red-chutney-seized-in-gujarat-how-to-spot-signs-of-possible-sdulteration-10839732/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "700 kg of red chutney was confiscated from a provision store in Palanpur, Gujarat, during a targeted inspection by the Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration. The chutney came in 140 unlabeled jars, each containing 5 kg of the condiment. Laboratory analysis is being conducted to determine if the chutney was adulterated. Dr. Shankar Zanwar, a senior gastroenterologist, warns that common adulterants in red chutney include artificial colors like Sudan dyes, non-food-grade coloring agents, starch or fillers, and cheaper powdered substances. These additives may be used to enhance appearance, increase quantity, improve texture, or reduce production costs. Signs of adulteration may include an unnaturally bright or uniform red color, an unusual chemical smell, gritty texture, excessive oil separation, or an abnormal bitter or metallic taste. However, these signs are not definitive proof of adulteration, as they can be misleading. Laboratory testing is necessary to confirm adulteration and identify the substance used. Regular consumption of adulterated chutney can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, or other health issues, depending on the substance and the amount consumed. Consumers should avoid chutney sold in unlabelled or unhygienic containers and check for proper labeling, manufacturer details, ingredient list, FSSAI license, batch number, and manufacturing and expiry information.",
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        "title": "700 kg red chutney seized in Gujarat: How to spot signs of possible adulteration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/700-kg-red-chutney-seized-in-gujarat-how-to-spot-signs-of-possible",
        "published": "2026-08-19T07:00:53.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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