Detection of adulteration of palm oil in ghee
Detecting adulteration of palm oil in ghee has always been a big challenge. In India, many protocols have been made to detect adulteration in ghee but the use of these techniques is a big challenge because there is a lack of food forensic labs here. The composition of fats and oils found in food varies in terms of fatty acids. Adding oil to milk can spoil its taste, color and flavour. The matter of concern is that consuming such ghee can cause serious harm to health.
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Disadvantages of consuming ghee adulterated with palm oil
Risk of heart disease – Palm oil contains high amounts of saturated fat, which can increase cholesterol levels. This may increase the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
Obesity: Palm oil is also high in calories which can lead to weight gain and obesity.
Digestive problems: Palm oil is more difficult to digest than ghee. This can cause digestive problems like swelling and heaviness in the stomach.
Lack of nutrients: Adding palm oil reduces the nutrients of ghee. Essential nutrients like vitamins A, D, E and K found in pure ghee may be low.
Chromogenic test for adulteration of palm oil in ghee
printed on a research gate Study According to , chromogenic testing is a simple and effective method to detect adulteration of palm oil in ghee. A special chemical chromogenic reagent is used in this. This test is useful because it can be done quickly and at home.
How is the test done?
A small amount of ghee, about 2-5 grams, is taken for the sample. After this the chromogenic reagent is added to the ghee sample. Keep in mind that the easiest way to identify adulteration is by changing the color of the cheese. If your ghee is adulterated with palm oil, the color may change due to the reaction between the chromogenic reagent and the palm oil components. If ghee is pure then its color will not change.
Detection of adulteration of starch in ghee
Starch means adding things like potatoes and sweet potatoes to ghee. FSSAI has given an easy method for this. Put half a spoon of ghee in a transparent glass and add 2-3 drops of iodine solution in it. Due to this the color of adulterated ghee changes.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for further details.
