Ghee, a clarified butter traditionally used in Indian cuisine, is renowned for its rich flavour and numerous health benefits. Often called a treasure trove of good health, ghee is loaded with essential fatty acids, vitamins A, E, and K, and antioxidants. Unlike regular butter, ghee has a high smoke point, making it ideal for cooking and frying without breaking down into harmful compounds.
Ghee is a treasure house of good health, but sometimes adulterated ghee is sold in shops. However, with these tips, you can identify real and fake ghee.
Melting Test: Place some ghee on your palm. If it doesn't melt, it indicates adulteration.
Water Solubility Test: Mix ghee thoroughly in water. Pure ghee will dissolve completely.
Texture Check: Observe the texture. Real ghee is grainy, while fake ghee is soft and creamy.
Flame Test: Put a spoonful of ghee on a flame. Pure ghee will emit a pleasant aroma, whereas adulterated ghee will have a pungent smell.
Colour and Consistency: Pure ghee is usually yellowish and semi-solid at room temperature. Adulterated ghee may have a uniform consistency and a whitish colour.
Taste and Flavor: Pure ghee has a rich, nutty flavour, while adulterated ghee may taste bland or have an off-flavour.
Freezing Test: Freeze a small amount of ghee. Pure ghee will harden uniformly, while adulterated ghee may separate or remain partly liquid.
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