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354 points perihelions | 2 comments | 11 Jul 25 15:33 UTC | HN request time: 0.502s | source

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vasusen ◴[11 Jul 25 16:42 UTC] No.44534256[source]▶

I grew up in India and now live in the US. My mom recently got some ground turmeric from our own farm when she visited us. I am was stunned by how much more duller, brownish-yellow it was compared to the turmeric I buy in Indian stores in the US. Those are usually really bright yellows.

Now, I am really scared that even stuff sold in California is probably lead paint tainted turmeric.

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oharapj ◴[11 Jul 25 17:39 UTC] No.44534980[source]▶

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Can someone validate the water test for lead adulterated turmeric? https://youtu.be/tXWPf0HQd5U?si=-SkT4EQB9SvMx7io

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1. onlyrealcuzzo ◴[11 Jul 25 18:00 UTC] No.44535207[source]▶

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According to Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude - this should work if the additive is lead chromate.

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2. oharapj ◴[12 Jul 25 05:07 UTC] No.44539462[source]▶

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My ChatGPT said lead chromate isn't soluble in water so it's unreliable :(

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