Question : MIXING OF CHICORY IN COFFEE

(a) the percentage of chicory permitted to be mixed with coffee under the provisions of Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954;

(b) whether the Govt. are aware that high percentage of chicory is mixed with coffee and sold as pure coffee;

(c) if so, the reasons therefor; and

(d) the remedial steps taken by the Government in this regard ?

MINISTER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY

(SHRI MURASOLI MARAN)

a) As per the provisions of the Prevention of the Food Adulteration Act, 1954, chicory is permitted to be used upto 49% in coffee.

b) No, Sir.

c&d) Do not arise.