Coriander Powders


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Unit Price (Rs) of 100 grams

As per the unit price, Golden Harvest is the cheapest brand and Sahiba is the costliest.

Parameters Tested

Moisture Content

As per Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Regulations, moisture content in coriander powder should not be more than 9.0 per cent by weight. Less moisture means more shelf life for the food product and hence lower is better.

  • Moisture content in all brands was as per the legal requirement.
  • Moisture content was found lowest in Sahiba (3.9 per cent), which, as already stated, is beneficial for consumers. MDH (6.8 per cent) had the maximum moisture content.

    • Volatile Oil Content (on dry-weight basis)

    The characteristic aromatic flavour of coriander comes from their essential volatile oils and fatty acids. As per FSS Regulations, volatile oil content on dryweight basis shall not be less than 0.09 per cent by volume/weight in coriander powder. So, higher is better for consumers.

    Added Colour

    Although coriander powder is required to be free from added colour, it may be adulterated by green colour for better eye appeal.

    Ash Insoluble in Dilute Hydrochloric Acid

    Ash insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid (HCL) is an indicator of dirt and dust in the food product – so, lower is better. As per FSS Regulations, on dry basis it should not be more than 1.5 per cent by weight.

  • Ash insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid on dry basis was within the required legal limit in all brands. It was lowest in Sahiba (0.04 per cent), which, as already stated, is beneficial for consumers. It was highest in MDH (0.09 per cent).

    • Marking

    The following information shall be clearly and indelibly marked on the label of each container/ packet:

  • Name of the product
  • Trade name, if any
  • Name and address of manufacturer/marketer
  • Batch or code number
  • Net quantity in gram
  • Ingredients in descending order
  • Month and year of manufacture
  • The words ‘Best before’ (month and year to be indicated)
  • Nutritional information
  • FSSAI license number
  • Logo indicating ‘vegetarian’ or ‘non-vegetarian’ status
  • Storage information
  • Maximum Retail Price (MRP)
  • Customer-care details

    • The importance of marking cannot be overemphasised, as it gives information about the characteristics of the product and/or claims of the manufacturer, all of which help consumers in choosing the product.

    Customer-Care Details

    As per Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, every package shall bear the name, address, telephone number, and email address, if available, of the person who can be – or the office that can be – contacted in case of consumer complaints.