In Agra, the STF team raided a house and caught the fake Tata salt maker and seized more than 6000 kg of fake salt from it. he/she was being prepared in the real packing like fake salt and was being sold in the surrounding districts and Rajasthan in the name of ‘Tata Salt’. The accused said that he/she was selling fake goods for the last three years. Due to this he/she was earning 10 times more profits. About 6175 kg of fake Tata salt has been seized from him/her.

Almost food adulteration is common in India. Salt is the most important part of eating. A limited amount of salt intake maintains the balance of water in the body, helps the veins to function properly and strengthens the muscles. But to earn more profits, it is adulterated many times, which can make it dangerous for health.

What is adulteration in salt?

When an impure or harmful thing is added to food salt, it is called adulteration. This adulteration is done to increase weight, increase brightness or reduce costs. But by doing this, the quality of salt deteriorates and it can harm health. To increase the weight of salt, it contains white powder, chalk, wash soda, white soil adulteration. These things look like salt, which makes it difficult to identify.

Digestive system can be damage

Magnesium sulfate is added to it, which makes the salt light bitter. Excessive consumption of it can cause stomach upset. In addition, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) is added to it, which changes the texture of salt. Taking it in excess can spoil the digestive system.

Method of checking fake salt

Kidney may be damaged

Impure salt puts pressure on the kidney and increases the risk of kidney stone. More sodium can lead to high blood pressure. Taking more iodine can lead to hyperthyroidism, which can speed up the heartbeat and panic. Low iodine can cause hypothyroidism, which can lead to weight gain and lethargic.

High blood pressure and heart disease

Adulterated salt can be more sodium, which increases blood pressure. This may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Adulterated salt can reduce calcium from the body, which can weaken bones.

Thyroid risk

Glass or stone powder is mixed in fake salt to increase weight. It is very dangerous for the body. Some companies add excess iodine, which can cause thyroid problems.

How to check adulterated and fake salt

Somewhere in your salt, the chalk powder is not mixed to go to FSSAI (Referee) It has described a simple way. Take some water in a glass and add a spoonful of salt and mix well. Pure salt will dissolve in water while water will turn slightly white with fake salt and some impure elements can be seen floating in the glass.

Which is the best salt to eat?

According to FSSAI, double fortified salt is best for eating and it gives double benefit. Double fortified salt helps to relieve iodine and iron deficiency, which makes better health possible for all. FSSAI has also shared a video and said to watch this video and learn how to store double fortified salt, use and eat properly so that your life can become even healthy.

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