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		andrewstuart on April 3, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Saffron: The Most Expensive Spice I read somewhere that Saffron is often deliberately contaminated with lead.

hinkley on April 3, 2024 | [–]

There’s an orangish red pigment that is made of lead. Most recently there was a turmeric contamination scandal involving lead contamination.

renewiltord on April 3, 2024 | [–]

Perhaps Chrome Orange or Lead Chromate?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrome_orange

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lead(II)_chromate

These colours help with adulterating turmeric

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