How to Identify Real Red Chilli Powder: In the present era, adulteration has increased more than before, so if you have to identify real-fake things, then it will not be an easy task.
Real Vs Fake Red Chilli Powder: Red chili powder is an important part of our kitchen, without it we cannot imagine many delicious dishes, it is used in vegetables, non-vegetable items, pulses, and other food items. In the time of our grandmother, red chilies were bought from the market and then powdered was prepared by grinding them in a stone mortar, but due to lack of time, people started buying red chili powder from the market itself. There is always a fear of adulteration in this spice available in the market, so whenever you go to buy it, be sure to take care of some things, otherwise, you may have to bear the loss.
These things are adulterated in red chili powder,
many traders mix it fiercely to earn more profit through Red Chilli Powder. The things that are usually added to this spice are as follows-
-Artificial color
-Brick sawdust
-Old and spoiled pepper
-Chalk powder
Trying to make the spice attractive through adulteration
By mixing these things, an attempt is made to hide the deficiency of Red Chilli Powder, especially by the use of artificial colors, this spice is made attractive So that people in the market buy it immediately after seeing it.
FSSAI also makes aware
To identify Fake Red Chilli Powder Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has tried to make people aware from time to time so that people's health is not affected due to fake spices. But there should be no bad effect. Let us know what are the easy ways to identify fake red chili powder.
This is how to identify real and fake
1. For this you take a glass of water.
2. Then add 1 teaspoon of red chili powder to it.
3. Check the remains of red chili through the water.
4. Rub it on the hands and if you feel roughness on the skin then understand that brick powder has been mixed in it.
5. If this powder feels smooth like soap in your hands, then understand that it has traces of soap mixed in it.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on home remedies and general information. Must take medical advice before adopting it. Kalamtimes does not confirm it.)