Is your milk real or adulterated? 5 quick home tests to find out
Published on: Sept. 27, 2025, 8:30 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Milk has long held a place of trust in our kitchens, a vital source of calcium, protein and energy, especially for children and the elderly. Yet beneath the creamy surface lies a worrying reality: adulteration. Unethical vendors sometimes mix water, starch, detergents or urea into milk to increase volume or thickness. Such compromises not only dilute nutritional value but also bring health hazards.As lab-based testing isn’t accessible to everyone, knowing a few simple, reliable checks you can do at home becomes essential. In just a few minutes and with everyday items around you, these tests help reveal whether your milk is genuine. None require fancy equipment, and they work under most conditions. Below are five universal, nearly “sure-shot” tests to flag common adulterants - whether someone has added too much water, starch, detergent, urea, or even fat substitutes.
