60,000 kg of adulterated coconut powder worth ₹92.47 lakh seized in Hyderabad’s Begum Bazar
safefoodmitra.com · 2024-12-09 10:19:46
The inspection targeted Akash Trading Co., where the Food Business Operators (FBOs) were allegedly found repacking coconut powder under various brand names in violation of the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. Authorities discovered that imported desiccated coconut powder was being mixed with loose, un-desiccated coconut powder to produce adulterated products.
Desiccated is dried, finely grated coconut with no moisture. It has a long shelf life because it is completely dry. Un-desiccated is grated coconut that has some moisture. It is less processed and can spoil faster