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10 hours agoAuthor: Shivakant Shukla
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Holi The festival of is near. Due to this, the demand for sweets has increased in the markets. Taking advantage of this opportunity, some adulterants are supplying adulterated Khoya (Mawa) in the market.
Recently, the Food Safety and Drug Administration of Uttar Pradesh took action and banned the sale of 12,800 kg of Khoya. Initial investigation has revealed signs of adulteration, after which samples have been sent for testing. During another action, the administration destroyed more than 760 quintals of khoya.
This is not a single case. News of adulterated khoya being found and action being taken against its sale is continuously coming to light from many parts of the country. Adulterated khoya is extremely harmful for health. Consuming it can cause problems like indigestion, stomach ache, acidity, and food poisoning.
In such a situation, it is very important to understand and identify the difference between adulterated and pure khoya. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has given some easy methods for this.
so today needed news In this we will talk about the identification of adulterated khoya. You will also learn that-
- What kind of adulteration can be there in khoya?
- What are the health risks of eating adulterated khoya?
- How to identify real and fake khoya?
- How to make pure khoya at home?
Expert:
Dr. Rohit Sharma, Consultant, Internal Medicine, Apollo Spectra Hospital, Delhi
Shyam Pravesh Shahi, Chef, New Delhi
Question- What things are usually adulterated in adulterated khoya?
answer- To prepare adulterated khoya, things like starch, flour, synthetic milk, refined oil or vegetable ghee are often added to it. To increase profits, adulterators also add harmful substances like chemicals, urea or detergent used in soap. Adulterated khoya may appear similar to the original. But its consumption can prove to be extremely dangerous for health.
Question- What are the health risks of eating adulterated khoya?
answer- Eating adulterated khoya increases the risk of many health problems. Such as-
- Digestive problems like stomach ache, indigestion, gas and diarrhea may occur.
- Stale or spoiled khoya food can cause poisoning.
- It has adverse effects on liver and kidneys.
- Heart health is also negatively affected.
- If detergent or urea is mixed in khoya, chemical toxicity may occur. This may cause risk of kidney and liver damage. In serious cases it can also have a poison-like effect.
Understand the health risks of eating adulterated khoya from the graphic given below-
Question- What effect does eating adulterated khoya have on heart health?
answer- Palm oil (trans fat), urea, starch, detergent and harmful chemicals present in adulterated khoya increase bad cholesterol in the body. This can increase blood pressure and pressure on the heart. In the long run, this increases the risk of blockage in arteries and heart disease.
Question- What effect does eating adulterated khoya have on the digestive system?
answer- The synthetic chemicals and trans fats present in adulterated khoya can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa (inner layer of the intestines). This can cause problems like gastritis, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps. Some chemicals also disturb the balance of good bacteria in the intestines, which can weaken digestion. Nutrient absorption can be negatively affected in the long run.
Question- How to identify real and fake khoya at home?
answer- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has given some easy methods for this. Understand this from the graphic given below-
Question- What is the right way to make pure khoya at home?
answer- It is very easy to make pure khoya at home. It just requires some patience. Understand the correct way to make it from the graphic given below-
Complete method in detail
- Pour milk into the pan and bring it to a boil on high flame.
- After boiling, reduce the flame to medium.
- Keep stirring the milk continuously. Scrape off the cream that settles at the edges and mix it back into the milk. This will make the khoya shiny.
- As the water dries, the milk will thicken and look like rubber. During this time, reduce the flame a bit, so that it does not splatter and the mixture does not burn.
- When the milk thickens completely and starts leaving the pan and starts gathering at one place, then understand that the khoya is ready.
- Switch off the gas and take out the khoya in a vessel. After cooling it will become even harder and granular.
- By keeping it in an airtight container, it can be kept safe for 4-5 days in the fridge and for a month in the freezer.
Question- If someone sells adulterated khoya then how to complain about it?
answer- If you suspect adulteration at a shop, first talk to the shopkeeper. If you do not get a satisfactory response, you can complain on FSSAI’s toll-free number 1800112100. You can also file a complaint on the official website.
Apart from this, information can also be given to the local police and food safety department of the district. Keep the sample of adulterated khoya and the purchase receipt with you. This will come in handy when needed.
Question- What action can be taken against someone selling adulterated food?
answer- Strict action may be taken against those selling adulterated food. In India this offense is punishable under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. If a person is caught selling adulterated or unsafe food, he will be punished with-
- Heavy fines can be imposed depending on the seriousness of the case.
- The license may be revoked or suspended.
- The shop may be sealed.
- If someone’s health deteriorates or his life is in danger due to adulterated food, then the culprits can also be sentenced to jail.
- After testing, the food safety officer sends the samples to the lab and action is taken on the basis of the report.
Question- What precautions should be taken while purchasing khoya from the market?
answer- Understand this with the pointers given below-
- Always buy khoya from a trusted and licensed shop.
- Do not buy khoya that is very cheap or kept in the open on the roadside.
- While buying, pay attention to its aroma and texture.
- Strange odor or overly grainy texture may indicate adulteration.
- While buying packed khoya, definitely check the manufacturing and expiry date.
- Keep the purchase bill safely so that a complaint can be made if needed.
Question: For approximately how many days can khoya be used?
answer- Khoya is a perishable dairy product. In the summer season, it can spoil within a few hours at normal room temperature. If kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it can be kept safe for about 2–3 days. If the taste is sour, there is strange smell, the color changes or fungus is seen then do not use it at all.
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