Nepal Sets First Official Quality Standards for Gundruk Production
Summary
Nepal's government has established quality standards for the production and distribution of Gundruk, regulating its hygiene, ingredients, and packaging.
Key Points
- Nepal's Ministry of Agriculture has set official quality standards for Gundruk production for the first time.
- Gundruk must be made from mustard greens, rapeseed, radish leaves and stems, fermented naturally without salt.
- Use of iron, aluminum, copper, and brass vessels in Gundruk production is completely banned.
- Gundruk must be clean, hygienic, free from mold and foreign matter, and packaged in food-grade materials.
