Is Your Desi Ghee Pure? Simple Home Tests to Spot Adulteration

• Palm Test: Pure ghee melts instantly on a warm palm; adulterated ghee melts slowly or feels sticky.
• Heating Test: Pure ghee melts quickly and turns dark brown; adulterated ghee melts slowly, stays light yellow/white.
• Iodine Test: Add iodine solution to melted ghee; blue color indicates starch/potato adulteration.
• Chemical Tests: Sugar and hydrochloric acid test reveals vanaspati ghee (turns red); salt and hydrochloric acid test detects dangerous dyes/coal tar (bottom layer turns red/pink).
• Aroma & Texture: Pure ghee has a strong aroma and granular texture; adulterated ghee lacks aroma, smells chemical, or is smooth.

Why It Matters: Easily check desi ghee purity at home using simple physical and chemical tests.