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Moneycontrol22-01-2026, 21:24

Beware of Fake Sweet Potatoes: Identify Adulteration with Rhodamine B and Stay Safe

  • Fake sweet potatoes, often adulterated with Rhodamine B, are being sold in the market, posing serious health risks including cancer and organ damage.
  • Rhodamine B is a synthetic chemical dye used in textiles and not safe for human consumption.
  • To test at home, rub the sweet potato surface with cotton soaked in water or oil; if the cotton turns red-purple, it indicates adulteration.
  • Unadulterated sweet potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse, rich in Vitamin A, C, fiber, and potassium, making them a healthy alternative to potatoes.
  • The article also provides 6 tasty and healthy sweet potato recipes like chips, stew, roasted, honey-cinnamon, stuffed, and loaded sweet potatoes.

Why It Matters: Learn to identify fake sweet potatoes adulterated with harmful Rhodamine B to protect your health.

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