KEY FINDINGS

Based on the overall test findings, Dabur is the clear topper followed by Easy Maxx and Patanjali. (182), Jeevan Amrit (244) and Organica (424), which may be due to inadequate storage, adulteration with sugar, or severe heat treatment. However, the fructose–glucose ratio was more than 1 in these brands, thus meeting the requirement of the national standard. On the other hand, Dabur achieved full score on this parameter. Fiehe's test was positive in Hitkary, Jeevan Amrit and Organica. Total reducing sugar in Fresh & Pure, Hitkary, Khadi, Reliance and Easy Maxx was found to be less than the minimum requirement of 65 per cent. Sucrose contents in Hitkary and Khadi were found to be beyond the limit of 5.0 per cent. Total plate counts were highest in Hitkary and lowest in Khadi. All the brands were found to be free of antibiotics. Hitkary and Khadi carry Agmark certification. Patanjali has no Green Dot mark on label.