Milk is very beneficial for our health. By drinking this our body gets many nutrients. Being rich in calcium, bones and brain become strong. But, imagine if this milk becomes the enemy of your health? In fact, these days adulterated milk is being sold indiscriminately in the market. These days, milk is being adulterated with water or detergent. Such adulteration in milk is done by milk manufacturers to reduce the price and earn profit. Cases of adulteration not only in milk but also in other food items are continuously coming to light. People's health deteriorates due to consumption of adulterated milk. It is very important for people to be aware about adulterated substances. Let us tell you, you can find out sitting at home whether the milk you have taken is real or adulterated. Come, let us know how to identify adulterated milk?
Identify adulterated milk in these three ways: Identify adulterated milk in these three ways:
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Adulteration of water in milk: Drop a drop of milk on the polished slant surface. If the milk is pure, it stops or flows slowly and leaves a white trail behind. Whereas milk mixed with water will flow away immediately without leaving any trace.
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Adulteration of detergent in milk: Mix equal amount of water in 5 to 10 ml milk sample and shake it well. If detergent is mixed in milk, it forms thick foam. At the same time, due to stirring, pure milk will form a very thin foam layer.
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Adulteration of starch in milk: Boil 2-3 ml milk in 5 ml water. After cooling, add 2-3 drops of iodine tincture in it. If blue color is formed in milk then it means there is starch in it.
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