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Curd or dahi can be adulterated with vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is added to make it more thick and sweet
The adulterated curd may increase the risk of heart diseases

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FSSAI purity curd test: Here’s how to check for adulteration in packed curd

Name: FSSAI purity curd test: Here’s how to check for adulteration in packed curd
Uploaded: 2023-07-25T18:59:20.000+05:30
Duration: T00M53S
Channel: Editorji News Desk
Description: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recommends this test to check for adulteration in one of the most common summer staples, curd (dahi).

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recommends this test to check for adulteration in one of the most common summer staple, curd (dahi).

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53

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FSSAI purity curd test: Here’s how to check for adulteration in packed curd

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is here to save you with another purity test and this time it’s for the most common summer staple, curd.

As per FSSAI, curd or dahi can be adulterated with vegetable oil to make it thicker and sweeter. The adulterated curd contains fatty acids which may increase the risk of heart diseases and cholesterol. So, if you are not preparing dahi at home, it's best to conduct an adulteration test before consumption.

Here’s how to detect adulteration in curd:

Take 1 teaspoon of curd in a test tube
Now, add 10 drops of hydrochloric acid
Mix up the contents by shaking the test tube gently
The presence of vegetable oil in the curd will turn the mixture red

Also watch: FSSAI hack 101: Here’s how to check adulteration in red chilli powder at home

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the FSSAI purity test for curd recommended?❯

The test is recommended to check for adulteration, as curd can be adulterated with vegetable oil to make it thicker and sweeter, and consuming it may increase the risk of heart diseases and cholesterol.

What substance is used to adulterate curd according to the FSSAI?❯

How do you perform the test to detect adulteration in curd?❯

What indicates the presence of vegetable oil in the curd during the test?❯

What are the potential health risks of consuming adulterated curd?❯