Table 2.
Oregano Survey | UK/Irelanda | Internet/Otherb |
---|---|---|
Samples Tested | 53 | 25 |
Samples Adulterated | 13 | 6 |
Samples Adulterated % | 24.5 | 24 |
Level of Adulterationc | ∼30 to >70% | ∼30 to >70% |
Most Common Adulterants | 1. Olive leaves | 1. Olive leaves |
2. Myrtle leaves | 2. Myrtle leaves |
Includes Retail and Service Sector.
Includes Amazon, Ebay and Purchases made abroad.
Based on scores from chemometric analysis.