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About 2000 liters of Fake Ghee seized, tell me how to get strength? Test fake ghee causing cancer in 2 minutes


The Food Safety Department team has raided Jind city of Haryana and busted a factory manufacturing fake desi ghee. During the operation, 1925 kg of fake ghee and 1405 liters of oil were recovered. The ghee and oil were being packed with the labels of various famous brands. The warehouse has been sealed by Delhi Police. It is being told that colors and chemicals have also been found in the warehouse. Ghee was being prepared by adding a chemical called sodium laureth sulphate.

This is not the first case of finding fake ghee. In India these days, there are reports of adulteration of various food items made from ghee, oil, milk and cheese or their preparation in fake manner. Cancer due to eating fake and adulterated ghee The risk of contracting many serious diseases may increase.

Ghee is consumed a lot in winter. You should know whether the ghee coming to your house is real or fake. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the country’s largest organization that monitors the quality of food items, has given methods for identifying pure food.

What is adulterated with ghee

Ghee is mixed with vegetable oil or vegetable ghee. By mixing cheap vegetable oil or vegetable ghee with real ghee, its quantity is increased. Its consumption increases cholesterol levels, increases the risk of heart disease and obesity and prolonged consumption can lead to blockage of arteries.

starch adulteration

starch adulteration

To increase the quantity of ghee, starch or flour is added to it. This can cause stomach ache, indigestion and gas, weight gain and metabolic disorders and the chemicals present in fake ghee can weaken the digestive system. Fake ghee contains trans fat and harmful oils, which can increase cholesterol and consumption of such ghee can cause liver failure or kidney problems.

How to identify real ghee

Disadvantages of eating fake ghee

Disadvantages of eating fake ghee
  • The chemicals present in fake ghee can weaken the digestive system. This may put you at risk of stomach ache, indigestion, diarrhea or constipation.
  • Fake ghee contains trans fat and harmful oils, which can cause heart diseases by increasing cholesterol.
  • Eating such ghee can cause blockage in the arteries.
  • The chemicals used in fake ghee can harm the liver and kidneys.
  • The chemicals present in adulterated ghee can cause allergies.
  • Excess of unhealthy fat in fake ghee promotes obesity. It can increase the risk of diseases like diabetes and hypertension.

risk of cancer also

risk of cancer also

Some chemicals added to fake ghee can be carcinogenic. Long-term consumption may increase the risk of cancer. Apart from this, eating such ghee can weaken the body’s immune system, which increases the risk of infection.

How to identify real and fake ghee

How to identify real and fake ghee

Vegetables are often adulterated with ghee. Due to this, traders earn more profits. Keep in mind that excessive consumption of vegetables can cause serious harm to health. To identify real or fake ghee or to identify pure ghee, you can try the test suggested by FSSAI. You will know this in a few seconds.

  • Take 1 ml of melted ghee in a test tube
  • Add one ml Conc.HCL in it
  • After this add half spoon sugar in it
  • Shake it well for two minutes
  • If there is no adulteration in ghee then its color will not change.
  • If ghee is fake then its color may change to red or pink.

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.

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