Pure Jaggery or Fake? Learn How to Spot Adulteration

• The winter market is flooded with adulterated jaggery, often due to mixing sugarcane juice or other substances to meet demand.
• To detect starch, dissolve jaggery in water; impurities settling at the bottom indicate adulteration.
• Oils are added for smoothness; test by rubbing a small amount between fingers to check for this.
• Smell is unreliable for identifying pure jaggery as chemicals are used to mimic natural scents.
• Excessive chemicals are indicated by a reddish-golden color or completely clear jaggery grains.

Why It Matters: This guide helps you identify pure jaggery, protecting your health and money.