In the world of food safety, spices are among the most vulnerable to adulteration — from the addition of synthetic colors to mixing in low-cost fillers like starch, brick powder, or even harmful substances like lead chromate. Ensuring purity in every pinch of spice is not just a regulatory requirement — it's a trust-driven necessity.

Sheth Brothers, a leading spice manufacturer in India, is committed to delivering pure, unadulterated, and lab-tested spices to its customers. With a fully integrated manufacturing unit in Mahape MIDC, Maharashtra, the company has adopted advanced technologies and strict protocols to detect and eliminate adulterants from every batch.

In this blog, we explore how modern detection technologies and Sheth Brothers' quality systems protect consumers and elevate the standards in spice manufacturing.

Understanding Spice Adulteration: A Global Concern

According to food safety authorities like FSSAI and ASTA, adulteration in spices can occur at multiple stages:

• During harvesting and storage (due to mold or insect contamination)
• During transportation (introduction of foreign matter)
• Maliciously by unscrupulous traders (to increase weight or enhance color)

Common adulterants include:

• Artificial colorants (e.g., Sudan dye in chili powder)
• Metallic salts (like lead chromate in turmeric)
• Foreign particles (dust, sand, starch)
• Expired or low-grade blends passed as premium quality

These practices pose serious health risks — ranging from gastrointestinal issues to carcinogenic effects.

Sheth Brothers' Approach to Purity: Lab Testing Meets Technology

At Sheth Brothers, spice purity is non-negotiable. The company has invested in:

1. In-House Lab Facilities

• Testing for moisture content to reduce microbial growth
• Microbiological tests to detect salmonella, mold, and yeast
• Adulterant checks for dyes, fillers, and preservatives
• Volatile oil testing to ensure potency in herbs and seasonings
• Heavy metal and pesticide residue analysis

Every batch is supported with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), offering transparency to clients in India and across export markets.

2. Gyro Separator & Pneumatic Cleaners

• Mechanically remove dust, sand, husk, and foreign particles
• Improve the appearance and purity of chili flakes and powdered spices
• Essential for clients in bottling, retail, and HoReCa who need clean, dust-free products

3. Roasting for Microbial Stability

• Chili flakes and herbs are roasted at preset temperatures to reduce moisture and kill microbial growth
• This not only extends shelf life but also eliminates bacteria that may not be visible but are harmful

End-to-End Traceability for Confidence

Sheth Brothers uses a batch-wise production and traceability system, allowing clients to:

• Track the source of raw materials
• Access quality reports for specific SKUs
• Ensure clean labeling compliance
• Meet domestic and international audit standards

Whether it's supplying private label chili flakes or blended masalas to HoReCa clients, Sheth Brothers’ reputation for purity and testing gives clients unmatched confidence in their supply chain.

Leading the Industry with Best Practices

By following FSSAI, ISO, and HACCP frameworks, Sheth Brothers ensures that every spice:

• Meets the highest food safety norms
• Is free from synthetic or hazardous adulterants
• Is visually appealing, aromatic, and functionally rich
• Can be exported or sold domestically with complete confidence

Final Thoughts: Purity Is Power

In today’s health-conscious, regulation-driven world, purity is not just a differentiator — it’s an industry benchmark. With their combination of modern machines, in-house labs, and a culture of quality, Sheth Brothers is helping shape that benchmark.

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