Despite being banned in India, Chinese garlic is still being sold in the markets. It is very difficult to say whether the garlic bought from the vegetable shop is good for health or whether it is adulterated or not. Because Chinese garlic is being sold indiscriminately in the market. In Delhi's Azadpur Mandi, garlic comes from different states of the country and also from many countries. Every garlic has its own quality and the price also varies accordingly. These garlic are also given different names.
Most of the vegetable sellers are not aware of Chinese garlic. They are only buying garlic from the market according to cheap and expensive garlic. One or two shopkeepers are selling the garlic as Himachal garlic while other shopkeepers are calling it as Iranian garlic. In such a situation, it is difficult for people to identify Chinese garlic.
Identification of Chinese Garlic
Chinese garlic is blooming in appearance. Its buds are quite thick. Although it does not have that much taste. The reason for this is adulterated chemical substances. Even synthetics are added to Chinese garlic, which can even cause cancer.
identification of fake garlic
Fake garlic is also being sold in the market these days. It is prepared from harmful chemicals. Lead, metal and chlorine are used to grow fake garlic. This type of garlic can be identified by turning the garlic bulb over. If the garlic is completely white even on the lower part and there is no brown mark in it, then it could be fake garlic.
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