
The food safety officials seized nearly 1,400 kg of adulterated khoya contaminated with fungus.

From papaya seeds disguised as peppercorns to glossy, mineral oil-coated grains that look picture-perfect but taste like nothing, counterfeit peppercorn has become a real concern.

To help consumers stay vigilant, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has shared a simple home test to detect adulteration.