About
Lijjat Pav Bhaji Masala is a proprietary branded dry spice blend manufactured by Shree Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad, formulated to season the popular Indian street dish pav bhaji. It is a mixed masala powder composed of ground and dried spices and herbs such as coriander, cumin, red chilli, turmeric, amchur (dry mango powder), ginger, cloves, cardamom, black pepper, and edible salt, used as a flavouring and seasoning agent in cooking.
Safety summary
As a spice blend composed entirely of commonly recognised culinary spices, herbs, and edible salt, Lijjat Pav Bhaji Masala carries no significant safety concerns for the general adult population when used in normal culinary quantities. High sodium content from added salt may be a concern for individuals managing hypertension or kidney disease if consumed frequently in large amounts. No artificial preservatives, colours, or synthetic additives are declared on standard product labels; however, spices as a category can harbour microbial contaminants such as Salmonella if not properly processed, per FSSAI guidance.
Regulatory landscape
| Jurisdiction | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) (India) | Approved | Individual constituent spices (coriander, cumin, chilli, turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, cloves, ginger, etc.) are each regulated for purity, moisture content, extraneous matter, and microbial limits under FSS Chapter 2.9: Salt, Spices, Condiments and Related Products.source |
Who should approach with care
Research citations
- 1FSSAI. FSSAI Chapter 2.9: Food Product Standards — Salt, Spices, Condiments and Related Products (Version 2, 04.11.2024), 2024. fssai.gov.in
- 2FSSAI. Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020 — Compendium, 2021. fssai.gov.in
- 3FSSAI. FSSAI Gazettes Standards for Rice, Cassava, Chana Sattu, Mixed Masala, Spices — Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Third Amendment Regulations, 2020, 2020. fssai.gov.in
- 4FSSAI. FSSAI Clarifies Pan Masala and Mouth Freshener Categorisation in FLRS — Regulatory Compliance Division, 2019. fssai.gov.in
- 5FSSAI. Guidance Document: Food Safety Management System (FSMS) for Spice Processing, 2018. fssai.gov.in
