Learn how to perform a sugar test at home to check the purity of ghee
Adulteration in ghee can be identified using tiles cleaning acid and sugar
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
11 November 2026, 2:23 am · 1 min read
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Ghee is an important part of the Indian diet, but there is a possibility of adulteration even in expensive ghee available in the market. According to a report by TV9 Gujarati, vegetable ghee, palm oil, starch, and artificial colours are mixed into ghee, which can prove harmful to health.
Common people can perform a simple sugar test at home to check the purity of ghee. In this method, a few drops of acid used for cleaning tiles are taken, and 10-15 grains of sugar are added and mixed well. If a pink colour appears in the ghee after this mixture, it is an indication that it is adulterated.
However, this home test only provides a primary indication. For accurate confirmation, it is necessary to have a laboratory test conducted. In the lab, testing is done using hydrochloric acid and furfural solution. If a pink colour is observed during the lab test, it confirms that the ghee has been adulterated.
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