Holi 2026: Is Your Gujiya's Khoya Fake? Identify Adulteration at Home to Protect Health

• Food Safety Officer Umesh Kumar advises simple home tests for khoya and paneer purity amidst rising market adulteration.
• Use tincture iodine to detect starch adulteration in khoya and paneer; a brownish-blue or black color indicates impurity.
• Real khoya is granular, releases oil when rubbed, and has a milky flavor, unlike sticky, starchy fake khoya.
• Paneer should contain at least 50% fat; iodine test reveals adulterants if present.
• Report adulteration to the Food Department; officials conduct raids and take strict action against offenders.