Qualidade de amostras de chás comercializados na cidade de Cerro Largo – RS

Abstract

The use of medicinal plants for healing and disease prevention is one of the oldest therapies of mankind. In addition to alternative therapy, they are a systemic and rational way to understand and address the phenomena involved in health and quality of life issues. In order to evaluate the quality parameters of tea samples available to the local population, samples were analyzed for correct labeling, weight analysis corresponding to packaging and verification of the presence of foreign materials. The research showed the non-compliance of some samples to the criteria analyzed, showing the non-compliance with the current legislation. Information about name, company name, address, registration and validity were present on all labels. Only a few samples had the batch identification. The absence of information on therapeutic purposes was verified in all samples. Four samples showed off-limits packaging weight. 91.67% of the samples presented impurity degree according to the legislation, being only 8.33% the compromised samples. Since the analyzed products are widely consumed by the local population, it is emphasized the need for greater supervision by the competent agencies.