The increasing demand for food and the globalisation of the supply chain have resulted in a
rise in food fraud, and recent high profile cases, such as the Chinese milk scandal in 2008 …

This review provides current information on the analytical methods used to identify food
adulteration in the six most adulterated food categories: animal origin and seafood, oils and …

Adulteration in food has been a concern since the beginning of civilization, as it not only
decreases the quality of food products but also results in a number of ill effects on health …

The global herb and spice industry, valued at approximately US $4 billion, continues to
grow. This industry is continuously under threat from criminals dealing in economically …

Liposome, a promising delivery system with phospholipid bilayer, could improve the water
solubility of curcumin, which is a polyphenolic natural product with many bioactivities …

Background Food fraud poses severe economic and human health risks, and an increasing
body of evidence exists on the topic in low-income countries (LICs). Yet, compared to …

Adulteration of spices has been a major threat in the past decades as it decreases the
quality and causes illness to humans. Testing of species is essential for evaluating the …

There is a necessity to protect the quality and authenticity of herbs and spices because of
the increase in the fraud and adulteration incidence during the last 30 years. There are …

Covering: up to July 2023Botanical natural medicinal products and dietary supplements are
utilized globally for their positive impacts on health and wellness. However, the effectiveness …

Context: In its powdered form, turmeric [Curcuma longa L.(Zingiberaceae)], a spice of
medical importance, is often adulterated lowering its quality. Objective: The study sought to …