Market Flooded with Fake Jaggery: 3 Easy Ways to Spot the Real Deal!

• Adulterated and chemically treated jaggery is rampant in the market, posing health risks.
• Pure jaggery has natural sweetness and flavor; fake jaggery is artificially sweet, sometimes bitter, or leaves a strange sensation.
• Real date jaggery has a natural aroma; fake jaggery often has a sugary, chemical smell.
• Pure jaggery dissolves slowly in warm water, leaving it clear; adulterated jaggery turns water yellow quickly.
• Real jaggery is light brown, soft, and breaks easily; fake jaggery is yellow/dark, hard, sticky, or plastic-like.

Why It Matters: Learn to identify pure jaggery to avoid health risks from widespread adulterated products.