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Sudan dyes (chilli adulteration)
Illegal red azo-dyes historically used to fake chilli colour — a zero-tolerance screen for EU chilli buyers.
What is Sudan dyes (chilli adulteration)?
Illegal red azo-dyes historically used to fake chilli colour — a zero-tolerance screen for EU chilli buyers.
The read
Sudan I–IV are industrial red dyes once used to brighten chilli and palm oil. They are banned in food and carry zero tolerance; the 2005 Sudan-dye recalls reshaped chilli buying. EU chilli and paprika buyers screen for Sudan dyes as standard on Indian-origin lots.
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Sources
- CBI — Entering the European market for spices and herbs· Tier 2, retrieved 2026-07-16