Probe into 'food fraud' finds unwanted ingredients in herbs and spices

SPICED UP: The largest-ever investigation into the authenticity of culinary herbs and spices sold to consumers in the EU found that 17% of all products were suspected of containing unauthorised products, colouring or dyes.

Almost one-fifth of all herbs and spices sold in the EU are suspected of being adulterated with other ingredients, a major new study has revealed.

The largest-ever investigation into the authenticity of culinary herbs and spices sold to consumers in the EU found that 17% of all products were suspected of containing unauthorised products, colouring or dyes.