Archive · 7 Jun 2025
FSSAI Provides Simple Home Tests for Food Adulteration
Want to know if your food is pure?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) says you can do simple tests at home!
These tests help you check for things like water in milk or fake colors in spices.
You can check if milk is pure by seeing how it flows on a plate.
Mixing things with water or magnets reveals if there is anything added that shouldn't be there.
These tests help you spot food that might not be what it seems, helping you stay safe.
If you have concerns, remember to check food labels and contact the provided toll-free number!
FSSAI provides simple home tests to check for food adulteration.
Tests are available for milk, ghee, vegetables, turmeric, tea leaves, butter, food grains, oil, red chilli powder, cinnamon, coffee powder, salt, and sugar.
The tests involve simple procedures like observing milk flow, using magnets, and mixing with water or iodine.
Adulteration can be detected by observing color changes, residue, or reactions.
Consumers are advised to check labels for key details and contact a toll-free number for complaints.
- Who
- FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) and consumers.
- What
- Simple home tests to detect food adulteration.
- When
- Information is current as per the provided article.
- Where
- Lucknow, India (as the location of the Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety is mentioned).
- Why
- To ensure food quality and safety for consumers.
- Expert
- Vijay Pratap Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Food Safety, Lucknow
- FSSAI Complaint Number
- 1800-180-5533