Fake cumin made from fennel husk at Rs 55 per kg, real cumin price Rs 175

The district food department has busted a factory in Unjha city that was coating jaggery with jaggery, brown, black and green powder on fennel straw. A total of 13,258 kg loose quantity of suspected cumin worth Rs 7.29 lakh was seized from the factory. 4 samples including powder have been sent for testing. Legal action will be taken against the factory owner after receiving the report. Fake cumin made from fennel husk is being sold at Rs 55 per kg, a food department official said. Acting on a tip-off, a team led by District Food Officer Vipul Chaudhary conducted recce in Madhav Estate in Unjha for the last two days. Prajapati and the U.S. Rawal's team conducted the raid along with the police. Loose cumin seeds found in the factory Fake cumin made from fennel seeds is sold at three times the price Usually, cumin gives its identity by its fragrance. But cumin made by coating fennel husk with powder and jaggery vaccine is being sold at Rs 55 per kg, much lower than the original cumin, said food officer Vipul Chaudhary. Original cumin is currently being sold at Rs 175 per kg in the market. Eating fake cumin seeds can cause stomach problems Eating fake cumin can cause problems like stomach pain and stones. Its consumption also increases the risk of skin related diseases and weakens the immune system.