Africa, an Emerging Exporter of Turmeric: Combating Fraud with Rapid Detection Systems

Africa, an Emerging Exporter of Turmeric: Combating Fraud with Rapid Detection Systems

Turmeric powder has gained widespread popularity due to its culinary and medicinal value and has become a target for economically motivated fraud. The history and exportation of turmeric in Africa were reviewed, and the safety issues of some toxic adulterants were discussed. Priority adulterants wer...

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Main Authors: Wilfred Angie Abia, Simon A. Haughey, Radhika Radhika, Brandy Perkwang Taty, Heidi Russell, Manus Carey, Britt Marianna Maestroni, Awanwee Petchkongkaew, Christopher T. Elliott, Paul N. Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
Africa
adulteration
<i>Turmeric</i>
exposure
fraud detection
portable X-ray fluorescence
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/9/1590
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