Lijjat Fish Masala

About

What it is and where it shows up.

Lijjat Fish Masala is a proprietary pre-mixed dry spice blend manufactured by Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, formulated to season fish-based dishes. It typically contains a combination of ground spices such as coriander, cumin, chilli, turmeric, black pepper, and salt, and is used as a cooking flavouring agent.

Safety summary

The regulatory and scientific consensus.

As a mixed masala / spice blend composed of commonly permitted whole spices and condiments, it carries no known toxicological concern for healthy adults at typical culinary use levels. The product is subject to FSSAI standards for mixed masalas under FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, which govern contaminant limits, adulteration, and permitted additives. Individuals sensitive to high sodium, chilli (capsaicin), or specific spice allergens should exercise caution.

Regulatory landscape

What food-safety regulators have decided.

Jurisdiction	Status	Note
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) (India)	Approved	FSSAI Contaminants Regulations prescribe limits for dehydrated herbs, spices, curry powder and mix masalas — e.g., specific antioxidant/additive limits apply on a dry matter basis. Fish masala blends must comply with these contaminant ceilings.source

Who should approach with care

Whose guidance would steer them away.

Hypertension — Pre-mixed masala blends typically contain added salt, contributing to sodium intake, which should be limited by individuals managing hypertension per WHO dietary guidelines on sodium reduction.

Ibs — High-chilli and mixed spice blends can exacerbate gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals with irritable bowel syndrome due to capsaicin's stimulatory effect on gut motility.

Ibd — Strong spice blends including chilli and pepper may irritate inflamed intestinal mucosa in individuals with inflammatory bowel disease during active flare periods.

Kidney Disease — The added salt content and high potassium from concentrated spices may require monitoring for individuals with chronic kidney disease who must restrict sodium and potassium intake.

Infants — Spiced masala blends with chilli, salt, and pungent spices are not appropriate for infants due to immature digestive systems and risk of sodium overload and mucosal irritation.

Research citations

The sources behind this verdict.

1FSSAI. Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations – Chapter 2.9: Salt, Spices, Condiments and Related Products. fssai.gov.in
2FSSAI. FSSAI Proprietary Food Regulation – Foods Not Requiring Separate Approval. fssai.gov.in
3FSSAI. Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, 2020. fssai.gov.in
4FSSAI. Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Other Substances) Regulations – Version V, 2020. fssai.gov.in

Independently researched4 citations