Ministry Detects Prohibited Dyes in Three Spice Products

September 27, 2026 · tersaci.com

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry announced that during food inspections, it identified the use of non-compliant dyes in three separate spice products sold on the market.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry continues to share the results of its food controls, conducted with the aim of protecting consumer health, with the public. During official inspections carried out by the Ministry, it was determined that non-compliant dyes were used in three different spice products sold on the market. Following laboratory analyses, unauthorized food dyes were identified in sumac under the Değirmen Tarsus brand and in the Sucuk Kombi Spice mixture under the Tomurcuk Baharat brand. Officials emphasized that the necessary legal processes are being implemented against such non-conformities that threaten food safety.

The powdered red pepper product belonging to the Tanın Telbisoğlu brand, linked to Kahramanmaraş, was also included in the adulteration list published by the Ministry. To ensure consumers' access to safe food, the company, brand, and batch number information were transparently announced. Ministry officials continue to regularly publish up-to-date data on imitated and adulterated foods electronically, enabling citizens to make informed consumption choices.

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