Is Your Turmeric Adulterated? Check Its Purity At Home With This Simple Test – News18
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Test turmeric purity at home by adding a spoon of it to water. Pure turmeric settles at the bottom; adulterated leaves residue or color on the surface. For advanced tests, use a lab
Market-bought turmeric is often adulterated, but you can easily test its purity at home with this method. (AI-Generated)
Turmeric is widely used in households, from cooking to making medicines. However, turmeric purchased from the market is often adulterated, making it difficult to test its purity. Fortunately, you can now check the purity of turmeric at home with this method.
Simple Method To Test At Home
According to Assistant Commissioner Food Bahraich, UP, you can assess the quality of turmeric at home using this method.
- First, take a glass of clean water,
- Add one spoon of the turmeric you wish to test into the glass,
- After waiting for a while, observe the turmeric.
If it settles at the bottom of the glass, the turmeric is considered pure. However, if you notice residue or turmeric colour floating on the water’s surface, it indicates adulteration. This suggests that yellow substances or colours have been mixed in. To ensure visibility, use a clear glass for this test.
Limitations Of The Home Test: When Adulteration Detection Fail
While this method is effective, some foreign companies produce and sell highly advanced turmeric that cannot be identified as adulterated using this simple test. Some turmeric, despite being adulterated, will settle at the bottom without leaving any colour.
In such cases, lab testing is recommended for accurate results.
