Black pepper adulteration test
According to studies, food adulterants are so toxic that they may lead to heart failure, liver disorders, kidney disorders & many more. To avoid that, it is important that we understand our food well and shop sensibly. To make it simple for the common man, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has started an initiative on Twitter and is called #DetectingFoodAdulterants. Under this, every week they share a quick test that you can try to check whether your food is adulterated or not. This week, they have shared a test video on how to detect blackberries adulteration in black pepper. (Image: istock)
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Black pepper benefits
Black pepper is a commonly used spice with medicinal values. It has also been mentioned in the Charaka Samhita, the ancient Indian guide to a healthy and balanced way of living. According to Ayurveda, it helps increase internal body heat. It has been traditionally used for respiratory diseases, as well as conditions related to intestinal flora. So, if you also want to gain maximum benefits of pepper, make sure that they are unadulterated and to check that follow these simple steps. (Image: istock)
How to check black pepper adulteration?
1. Take a small quantity of black pepper and place it on a table.
2. Press the berries with your finger.
3. The unadulterated berries will not break away easily.
4. The adulterated berries break away easily showing they are light blackberries mixed in normal black pepper. (Image: istock)
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