Gamma Irradiation

Spices	Maximum observed microbial count(CFU/g) Control (unirradiated)spices			Maximum observed microbial count(CFU/g) Irradiated spices
Spices	APC	Yeast & mould	Coliform	APC	Yeast & mould	Coliform
Chilli powder	1.4×108	4.0×106	5.5×104	≠5.8×102	†3.9×102	<10
Coriander powder	7.5×104	2.0×103	60	10	<10	<10
Cumin seeds	3.0×103	6.5×102	2.1×102	<10	<10	<10
Fennel seeds –	1.3×105	2.5×104	1.1×104	60	<10	<10
Turmeric powder	1.5×107	1.3×106	7.0×104	<10	<10	<10
Curry powder	5.1×107	1.5×107	4.0×104	≠3.7×102	†1.1×102	<10
Kaloungee seeds	9.0×106	4.4×104	7.0×104	≠2.5×103	†5.0×102	<10
Nutmeg powder	6.1×107	2.6×105	3.7×103	<10	<10	<10
Bishop’s seeds	7.0×104	2.0×103	1.4×104	<10	<10	<10
Black pepper powder	4.1×107	2.9×106	7.2×104	<10	<10	<10
Mace powder	2.6×105	1.0×106	1.6×103	<10	<10	<10
Mustard	8.8×103	3.3×103	<10	<10	<10	<10
Fenugreek powder	1.0×104	7.8×102	<10	<10	<10	<10
Clove powder	1.5×105	1.3×104	<10	<10	<10	<10
Cinnamon	1.6×104	2.0×104	<10	<10	<10	<10
Asafoetida	1.0×103	<10	<10	<10	<10	<10
Ajwain	7.0×104	2.0×103	1.4×104	<10	<10	<10
Dil seeds	5.4×104	1.5×105	<10	<10	<10	<10
White pepper powder	3.7×104	2.7×104	2.4×103	10	†10	<10
Ginger powder	1.6×107	1.7×105	1.0×104	45	20†	<10
Celery seeds	4×105	5.4×105	2.0×104	20	10†	<10

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