Intro text: We all grew up with a liking for instant and packed food. We used to beg our mothers to buy a packet of instant food and be wonderfully delighted to open our lunch box in school to find our favourite instant noodle in it. We would sneak a packet of fried chips or …
Black pepper is a popular spice used in several Indian dishes, giving it the kick and spunk we all desire. Black pepper has been constantly used for both its flavour and as a traditional medicine. It is omnipresent in today’s world as a spice and in seasoning and is often paired with salt. Black pepper …
Honey is the only food item which can never go bad. How grateful we are for this golden elixir! With plenty of health benefits, honey is an absolute delight and so versatile too. However, commercially sold honey may be adulterated with additives like glucose solution, cane sugar, rice syrup, high fructose corn syrup, enzymes from …
Atta or wheat flour is a staple in the Indian household. Rich in vitamins B1, B3, B5 and fiber-rich, atta is a nutrient powerhouse. However, it is difficult to identify pure atta with a rise in its adulteration. Here are 3 ways to identify pure wheat flour. 3 Easy tests VISUAL TEST Visual examination of …
Turmeric has been an age-old staple in Indian kitchens. Used not only as a flavouring agent, it is also an important Ayurvedic remedy to boost one’s immunity, heal wounds and as a natural anti-inflammatory compound. Here are 4 ways to check its purity. 3 Easy tests COLOR TEST Add a few drops of concentrated hydrochloric …
Sugar is a common sweetener found in every kitchen. Often called “table sugar”, it is a naturally occurring carbohydrate found in many fruits and plants. Sugar is usually extracted from sugar cane or sugar beets. Recent studies and research have shown that a large number of sugar samples are adulterated with washing soda or insoluble …
For most of us, milk is an indispensable part of our diet. But for a long time, we’ve often wondered if the milk we receive or buy in stores is as fresh as it is claimed. Milk can be adulterated with detergent, water, starch or urea. How can you tell if milk is pure? To …
The sweet molassy taste of jaggery is something we’re all familiar with. Used liberally in Indian households, jaggery is considered to be a healthier alternative to sugar. But with increase in demand, adulteration has become a major issue with regards to its quality. So, here are 4 easy ways to find out if your jaggery …
A widely consumed dairy product in India, ghee or clarified butter, is an important ingredient in many households. Made of cow’s milk, ghee was primarily used to cook food before vegetable oils came into being. Finding pure ghee is difficult due to a slew of possible ways of adulterating it. So, here are 5 ways …
Versatile, natural, healthy – three words to describe coconut oil, one of the most used oils in India. Used in cooking, Ayurveda and many other applications, coconut oil is a favourite of many. However, commercially available coconut oil is subject to adulteration, and to avoid such products, here are a few tests to ensure its …
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