Adulterated, Fake Foods – How can we test adulterated food?
Adulteration of food commonly defined as ‘the addition or subtraction of any substance to or from the food so that the natural composition and quality of the food is altered.
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Other food adulterations
Iodized salt will be adulterated with plain salt.
Tea and coffee adulteration
Tea leaves are often adulterated with chemicals and additives that add to its aroma or flavor.
Flour and other powder adulteration
Sprinkle chilli powder on glass of water and see whether there is color separation in water.
Cereals, pulses and condiments adulteration
Be careful when you buy cereals and pulses – make sure there is no worms, visible dusts, flies, wood pieces etc.
Sugar and jaggery adulteration
Sugar adulteration is common especially when the prices of jaggery and sugar goes up.
Ghee adulteration
Ghee is clarified butter which people use for day to day cooking – for making sweets, medicines, offerings etc.
Milk adulteration
You can take milk sample to local colleges seeking help for this test.
