Ghee Adulteration Rapid Testing Kit

• Rapid & Visual: Get clear, easy-to-read results for common adulterants in just minutes.
• Professional Grade: Includes lab-grade reagents and pre-labeled vials for repeatable, accurate results.
• Safety First: Comes equipped with protective gloves and detailed safety guidance.
• Peace of Mind: Cook with confidence knowing exactly what is in your food.

This test uses a specific chemical reaction where furfural and hydrochloric acid develop a characteristic rose-red colour if vanaspati or vegetable fats are present.

Quick Procedure:

1. Prepare: Fully melt your ghee sample until it is liquid.
2. Add: Pipette 0.5 ml of melted ghee into the "Test 1" vial and add 0.5 ml of Acid Reagent 1.
3. Mix: Close the cap and shake vigorously for 2 minutes.
4. Settle: Allow the vial to settle until two layers form.

Interpreting Results:

• Positive Result: A distinct pink or rose-red colour appears in the lower acidic layer.
• Negative Result: The acidic layer remains clear or pale.
• Confirmation: Add 0.5 ml of water and shake again. If the rose-red colour persists, the sample is confirmed adulterated.

Starch is often added to ghee to artificially increase its thickness and texture. This test identifies starch through its reaction with iodine, which produces a blue-black complex.

Quick Procedure:

1. Add: Place 0.5 ml of completely melted ghee into the "Test 2" vial.
2. Reagent: Add a few drops of Reagent 2.
3. Mix: Stir, close the cap, and shake for 1 minute.

Interpreting Results:

• Positive Result: A blue-black colour develops.
• Negative Result: The sample remains clear with only a slight iodine tint.

• Handle with Care: Acid Reagent 1 is highly corrosive. Always wear the provided protective gloves and avoid contact with eyes or skin.
• Spillage: If contact occurs, rinse immediately under running water for at least 20 minutes.
• Disposal: After testing, dilute the liquid with 10–15 times its volume of water before disposing of it slowly under running water.
• Storage: Keep all kit components securely away from children.