Girija Paati's podis are not factory made or mass produced. They are hand-made with freshly roasted lentils, dry red chillies, asafoetida and other natural ingredients. With 1st quality ingredients sourced from specific regions of South India. Our recipes are time tested (over a century) for health and taste, and don't use sub-standard ingredients to increase output or reduce cost. Our podis contain zero preservatives, colouring or additives, just the way its made at home.