In a major action, the Food Safety Department in Jaipur has seized 1000 liters of fake ghee from a factory. Here, fake ghee was being made and sold in the name of well-known brands like Saras and Lotus. Fake Desi Ghee was being made by mixing ghee essence in vegetable oil.

Fake ghee was packed in cartons bearing the name of government brand Saras and branded company Lotus. Batch numbers and series numbers were also printed on these cartons and wrappers so that customers mistook fake ghee for real. Consumption of fake ghee can cause many serious health problems.

Eating fake ghee increases the risk of heart attack, liver damage, indigestion and acidity, and increases the risk of miscarriage in women. Let us understand whether the ghee you are eating is real or fake, how can we identify it and what major damages can be caused to health by eating fake ghee.

How is fake ghee made?

Vegetable oil- The most common adulterant in fake ghee is vegetable oil. It is cheaper and looks like ghee.
Palm Oil- Palm oil is also added to fake ghee as it is cheap and has the texture of ghee.
Refined flour- Refined flour is added to ghee to thicken it.
Potatoes and sweet potatoes – they are ground and mixed with ghee.
Colour and Fragrance: Artificial colours and fragrances are added to ghee to make it attractive.
Coal Tar- Sometimes coal tar is also mixed in ghee.

Dangers of fake ghee

Digestive problems- The harmful elements present in fake ghee can harm the digestive system.
Heart Disease – Fake ghee contains high amounts of harmful fats, which can increase the risk of heart disease.
Cancer- Some fake ghee contains chemicals that may cause cancer.
Weight gain- Fake ghee is high in calories, which can lead to weight gain.

Is there starch mixed in your ghee?

FSSAI has told that fake ghee contains starch and you can easily test it at home. For this, you have to take a spoonful of ghee and put it in a transparent glass. Add one or two drops of iodine in it. If the ghee is adulterated, its color will change immediately.

Fake ghee was being made by mixing cream and chemicals

how to identify pure ghee

Taste and aroma- Pure ghee has a different taste and aroma. It can be easily identified from fake ghee.
Grainy texture – When pure ghee is cooled, it becomes granular.
Smoke point – Pure ghee has a high smoke point.
Trusted Brand – Always buy pure ghee from a trusted brand.

keep these things in mind

Make Ghee at home- To make pure Ghee, you can make Ghee at home from milk cream.
Buy from a trusted shop- Always buy pure ghee from a trusted shop.
Read the label- While buying ghee, read the label carefully and ensure that it is pure ghee.
Government approved brands- Buy only government approved brands of ghee.

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