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Lead pigment in turmeric is the culprit in a global poisoning mystery (2024)

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351 points perihelions | 2 comments | 11 Jul 25 15:33 UTC | HN request time: 0.428s | source
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LarsDu88 ◴[11 Jul 25 17:05 UTC] No.44534573[source]▶
I immediately tested the 5 year old Sadaf tumeric in my kitchen cabinet using a 3M lead testing kit I happened to have in my house. Thankfully it came out negative!
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ashwinsundar ◴[11 Jul 25 17:49 UTC] No.44535101[source]▶
There is a much easier and reliable way to test it -> https://eatrightindia.gov.in/dart/#:~:text=Test%2014%20%3A%2...
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williamscales ◴[11 Jul 25 20:22 UTC] No.44536451[source]▶
I don't see any method for lead chromate in turmeric powder, unless I'm missing something.
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1. thaumasiotes ◴[11 Jul 25 20:52 UTC] No.44536694[source]▶
It's the one below the one ashwinsundar linked, "detection of artificial colour in turmeric powder".

The test is: when you add the powdered turmeric to water, natural turmeric will give the water a "light" yellow color, while adulterated turmeric will give it a "strong" yellow color.

This is not a test that I'd characterize as "easy" or "reliable".

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2. ◴[11 Jul 25 22:55 UTC] No.44537615[source]▶