Garlic prices soar in India, leading to a large number of counterfeits

New Delhi Television reported on August 19 that the price of garlic has skyrocketed in India. This situation has led to the continuous occurrence of fake garlic being sold on the streets. In Maharashtra, there have been fake garlic made of cement.

According to Indian media reports, the wife of retired police officer Patil in Maharashtra bought garlic from a street vendor a few days ago. When she got home and peeled it, she found that the garlic cloves could not be separated. After a closer look, she realized it was fake garlic made of cement. These fake garlic have a layer of white coating on the surface, looking like the real ones. Some vendors even mix cement garlic with real garlic for sale, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish the authenticity.

The main reason for the soaring price of garlic in India is the depletion of groundwater and the sharp drop in production, which has reduced the supply of garlic in the market. The emergence of fake garlic not only deceives consumers and damages their legitimate rights and interests, but also may pose a potential threat to consumers' health. In addition, this incident has also raised public concerns about food safety and doubts about the intensity of market supervision.