Chittrarasarayan, SuganyaSarathchandra, G.Manimehalai, N.Athmaselvi, K.A.TANUVAS2018-05-282018-05-282015-04http://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810047796The present study was designed to assess the quality of turmeric powder procured from retail markets of Tamil Nadu state, India. Turmeric powder is widely used in Indian cuisines," therefore their compliance with the Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) specification is important. The physico-chemical properties like moisture content, ash content and bulk density were analysed. The sensory characteristics like colour, flavour, taste, texture and overall acceptability were analysed. Adulterants like metanil yellow and saw dust were analysed.en-USVeterinary ScienceVeterinary Pharmacology and ToxicologyArticle