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How To Spot Fake Desi Ghee At Home Using Simple Tests
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News18•19-10-2026, 18:37
How To Spot Fake Desi Ghee At Home Using Simple Tests
- •Desi ghee is often suspected of adulteration with cheap vegetable oils, vanaspati ghee, or starch in the market.
- •Heating a small amount of ghee can reveal its quality through its aroma and how it melts into a clear liquid.
- •According to FSSAI guidelines, an iodine test can detect the presence of starch by turning the sample blue or blue-black.
- •Always check packaging details like FSSAI license information, ingredients, batch number, and expiry dates before buying.
- •Laboratory testing is the most reliable way to catch adulteration, and suspected ghee should be reported to food safety authorities.
Key Questions Answered
According to the FSSAI, you can take a little ghee in a bowl and add a few drops of iodine solution. If the sample turns blue or blue-black, it indicates the presence of starch like potato or sweet potato.
When heated in a clean pan, normal ghee melts into a clear liquid and typically emits a distinct dairy-fat-like aroma. An unusual, rancid, or bad odor suggests that the quality of the ghee may be questionable.
When buying packed ghee, check the listed ingredients, manufacturer's name, batch number, manufacturing and expiry dates, and FSSAI license information. Avoid purchasing if the price is suspiciously low or the packet's seal is broken.
