Is Your Jaggery Pure? How to Detect Washing Powder or Baking Soda at Home, Plus Safety Advice

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

Jaggery is sometimes mixed with things like washing powder or baking soda.

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News18•06-03-2026, 16:55

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.

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