Identification of real and fake potatoes
These days, people are playing with their health in the pursuit of a few rupees of profit. In the last few years, the business of adulterated goods has been increasing rapidly. Especially as festivals approach, food and drink items are heavily adulterated. Now adulteration has started in potatoes also. Yes, fake potatoes are being sold in the market these days. Many types of chemicals are mixed in this potato and it is being sold at a higher price in the shops. Are you also buying fake potatoes? Identify with this trick.
Recently, a large quantity of fake potatoes has been seized in a raid in Ballia, UP. Many types of harmful chemicals have been added to make this potato look fresh and new. Due to which people are deceived into buying potatoes thinking they are new.
How to identify fake potatoes?
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Real and fake potatoes can be identified by smell. If the potato is real then it will have a natural aroma. Whereas fake potatoes smell of chemicals and their color leaves the hands.
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You should check the potato by cutting it. If it is a real potato then it will be of almost the same color inside and outside. Whereas the color of fake potatoes will be different from inside. Remove the soil from the potatoes and take a look.
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The third way is to check the potato by immersing it in soil. Fake potatoes can float in water because they contain some chemicals. Whereas real and fresh potatoes sink in water. It is so heavy and solid.
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The soil on fake potatoes will dissolve in water, whereas the soil on real fresh potatoes does not get cleaned even after rubbing many times and its peel is also very thin which starts coming off only when the soil is removed.
Fake potatoes are dangerous for health
According to doctors, fake potatoes can prove dangerous for your health. The colors and chemicals added to it can harm your kidneys and liver. Prolonged use of such vegetables affects kidney function. Eating this type of potato vegetable can cause stomach swelling, constipation and loss of appetite.
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