In today’s market, purity is paramount. Here are easy tests you can do at home to ensure your Besan is authentic and of top quality:
1. Color Test: Pure Besan shines light yellow and carries a mild, pleasant nutty aroma.
2. Taste Test: Dry Besan tastes slightly earthy and nutty—no bitterness or off-flavors.
3. Water Test: Mix Besan with water. Pure Besan dissolves smoothly to form a consistent paste without lumps. Clumps or gritty texture may indicate adulteration.
4. Chalk Powder Test: Add lemon juice drops to a small Besan sample. Fizzing or bubbling indicates chalk powder (calcium carbonate) contamination—a common but harmful adulterant.
These simple steps safeguard your family’s health and keep tradition pure.