Is Your Store-Bought Ginger Garlic Paste Safe?
For most Indian households, ginger garlic paste is a daily kitchen essential — the base of curries, dals, marinades, and even simple tadkas. It’s convenient, flavorful, and easily available at local grocery stores. But how often do we pause to check what’s really inside the paste we buy?
The Real Risk in Your Jar. Recently, a raid by Hyderabad Police uncovered an illegal manufacturing unit producing toxic ginger garlic paste. The paste was found to be laced with industrial-grade additives like:
- > Titanium Dioxide (E171) – a whitening agent also used in paints and banned in several countries for food use
- > Monosodium Citrate (E331a) – often added to control spoilage and acidity
- > Artificial turmeric powder – synthetic colors to make it appear fresher
What Does FSSAI Say?
India’s FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) allows limited use of food-grade additives only under strict conditions. For example:
- > Titanium Dioxide must not exceed 1% by total weight
- > Monosodium Citrate must have a purity level of 96% or more
However, in the raid, authorities seized 4 kg of titanium dioxide, 16 kg of monosodium citrate, and 4 kg of artificial turmeric — pointing to large-scale misuse.
How Can You Tell if Your Ginger Garlic Paste is Safe?
Here are 3 easy checks:
- Read the Label: Avoid products with unrecognizable chemical names or colors
- Look at the Texture: If the paste is unnaturally white or yellowish, it may be chemically altered
- Check for FSSAI Certification: Always buy from registered and trusted brands
Why More Families Trust Three Mango
At Three Mango, we keep it simple and safe:
- Made with only real ginger and garlic
- No added whiteners or artificial turmeric
- FSSAI-certified and batch-tested for purity
Every jar is prepared in hygienic, licensed facilities by Swastik Spices, a name trusted for decades in homes across India.
Final Thought
Store-bought convenience should never come at the cost of your family’s health. Take a moment to read the label, and choose a brand that puts purity first.
Choose safe. Choose clean. Choose Three Mango Ginger Garlic Paste.
