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		fuzzfactor 12 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Lead pigment in turmeric is the culprit in a globa... Not the same exact yellow lead compound, I suspect red lead oxide instead. I've been suspicious of red lead oxide in paprika for a while now too. Some paprika just seems so much brighter colored than ever to me.

account42 9 days ago [–]

I'd be even more worried about Kashmiri Chili powder which is supposed to be bright red so there would be even more temptation for adulteration if a batch turned out less red than expected.

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