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Sudhir Singh ¹, S. K. Khanna ²

Affiliations
1 Dairy Technology Division, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132001 (Haryana), IN
2 Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow-226 007, IN

Abstract

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an oil seed crop of Indian origin. Its oil content varies from 45-63 per cent with an average of 54 per cent whereas protein content varies from 17-32 per cent with an average of 26 per cent. Fat free meal has been reported to contain about 60 per cent protein, rich in sulfur containing amino acids.

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S. K. Khanna ¹, K. K. Upreti ¹, G. B. Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Industrial Texicelegy Research Centre, Lucknow, 226001, IN

Abstract

Deliberate attempts to tamper with the purity or genuineness of a food commodity should be considered as one of the most heinous crimes. Though some adulterants may not pose any health hazard, certain other may lead to quite serious consequences As part of our moral commitment to safeguard consumer health. Industrial Toxicology Research Center, Lucknow, has from time to time, undertaken surveys under the broad scope of Food Additives and Contaminant Toxicology.

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