In this fast-paced life, most people buy every small thing from the market, be it kitchen ration, vegetables and spices. One of them is red chilli powder . We all use red chilli powder to enhance the taste and colour of food. Let us tell you that Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently shared simple experiments to check adulteration of red chilli powder. It has been shown how you can check if the chilli powder you are using is adulterated with brick dust, sand or talc powder. The special thing about this method is that for this you will need only 1 glass of water.
How to check the purity of red chilli powder?
You don't need any elaborate procedures to check the purity of red chili powder. You can test its quality using water. Learn the process below.
Essential Ingredients
After purchasing red chili powder from the market, be sure to check its quality. You can try two methods, the steps for which are described below.
1. Water – 1 glass, 2. Spoon-1, 3. Newspaper- 1, 4. Gloves-1
- Process to determine the quality of red chilli from water
- To check the quality of red chilli powder, take a glass of water.
- Now add one spoon chilli powder to it.
- If the chilli powder slowly floats up and turns red in colour, then it is pure.
- If the chilli starts losing its colour rapidly in water and settles at the bottom, then understand that it is adulterated.
Identify its purity from the newspaper
You can also determine the quality of red chili by rubbing it on your palm. However, this method is a bit risky. In such a case, you can try the newspaper method. It's worth noting that this method is not recommended by FSSAI, but it can indicate the purity of chili powder. Learn how below.
FSSAI spice tests, How to use it?
- For this, place 1-2 teaspoons of red chilli powder on newspaper.
- Now wear gloves on your hands and rub it with the help of your fingers.
- If you feel roughness while rubbing, then brick powder is mixed in the chilli powder.
- By trying these methods, you can check the quality of red chili powder used in food.
How many days does red chilli powder take to spoil?
Red chili powder typically lasts for 2 to 3 years when stored properly. However, if it becomes exposed to moisture or insects, it can spoil quickly.
What is the difference between Local chilli and Kashmiri red chilli?
Kashmiri red chilies are used to add a beautiful red color to food, while local chilies add a spicy flavor along with color.
How to store red chilli powder?
To keep red chilli powder fresh, red and insect-free for a long time, store it in a glass or airtight container in a cool, dry and dark place.
