Jaggery Adulteration: How to Test for Washing Powder, Baking Soda at Home

• FSSAI shares an easy home test to detect jaggery adulteration with washing powder or baking soda.
• Add hydrochloric acid to 2g jaggery; bubbles indicate adulteration due to baking soda's reaction.
• Adulteration occurs to increase weight, improve appearance, or due to high demand and cost.
• Safety tips: Check FSSAI license, avoid bright/shiny jaggery, buy from trusted brands, choose darker jaggery.
• Excess baking soda consumption can cause high blood pressure and stomach issues; report fake jaggery to FSSAI.