Tirupati temple’s laddus contain fat of these 3 animals! These methods of FSSAI will remove the adulteration in ghee

Tirupati Balaji Temple Laddu contains animal fat

Desi Ghee contains the fat of these 3 animals

The lab report has been shared by the state government. In which it has been claimed that there are many vegetable fats and animal fats in the ghee used in laddus. In this, fats from soybean, sunflower, olive, rapeseed, linseed, wheat germ, maize germ, cotton seed, coconut, palm kernel, palm oil along with beef tallow, lard and fish oil animal fats have been found.

Identifying real and fake ghee

Meaning of Beef Tallow, Lard and Fish Oil

People want to know which animal fat was mixed in this ghee. The report mentions beef tallow, lard and fish oil, which means the following.

• Beef Tallow- It is a white colored fat at room temperature, which is extracted from around the organs of ruminant animals. Such as buffalo, sheep, goat, cow and deer
• Lord- This substance is made from pig fat. It can be soft solid or semi-solid.
• Fish oil- Fish oil is extracted from fish. It contains fat present in fish, which helps in the treatment of many diseases.

Big dangers of animal fat

Animal fats are used on a large scale in foreign countries. People eat them with great gusto. But they are a rich source of dirty fats like trans. Consuming them can block the veins and lead to heart attack, stroke, obesity and cancer.

Common adulteration in Desi Ghee

Desi Ghee is expensive, it is adulterated with many things to increase the profit. ResearchGate But FSSAI says that adulteration with animal fat is rare, but adulteration with potato starch, coal tar dye, vegetable oil and vegetable oil are most common.

How to check fake ghee

1. Identification of starch in ghee- Adding 2-3 drops of iodine tincture to 1 teaspoon ghee turns blue.
2. Identification of coal tar dye in ghee- By adding 5ml diluted suppuric acid in 1 teaspoon of Desi Ghee, it turns pink.
3. Identification of vegetable oil in desi ghee- By adding diluted supluric acid to 1 spoon of ghee and stirring it, it gives a deep red color.
4. Identification of vegetable oil in ghee- By melting some ghee, adding sugar and stirring well, the colour becomes red.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.