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Toxic red: Inside deadly trade in dye-laced palm oil, coloured pepper

Toxic red: Inside deadly trade in dye-laced palm oil, coloured pepper
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In millions of Nigerian homes, palm oil and ground pepper (ata gigun) are non-negotiable kitchen staples. Unrefined palm oil is naturally rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into essential vitamins A and E. It delivers vital energy alongside antioxidants that fight cell damage. For gro...

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