30% to 70% other ingredients make up dried oregano in UK and Ireland, says new study
date:Jul 27, 2015
online retailers using mass spectrometry, which identifies compounds by their atomic composition.

Commenting on the results, professor Elliott said: Clearly we have identified a major problem, and it may well reflect issues with other herbs and spices that enter the British Isles through complex supply chains.

Much better controls are needed to protect the consumer from purchasing heavily contaminated products.

Which? is now sharing the results with the Food Standards Agency.

Which? executiv
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