Diwali 2024: Diwali festival is near and during this time the purchase of dry fruits increases. The demand for dry fruits has increased due to gift giving and use in dishes, but the danger of adulterated and fake dry fruits in the market has also increased. Such fake and adulterated dry fruits can not only waste your money but can also harm your health.
If you are thinking of buying dry fruits this Diwali, then it is important to be careful. There are some easy ways to identify fake dry fruits which will help you in safe shopping.
How is adulteration of dry fruits done?
Low quality dry fruits have water or oil added to add colour, artificial shine and weight. These dry fruits look attractive, but are low in quality.
How to identify fake dry fruits?
Pay attention to the smell, taste and color of dry fruits. Old nuts may taste bitter and have a strange smell. Also, you can check the actual color and quality of dry fruits by soaking them in water.
Be careful while shopping
Buy dry fruits from the right place and check the expiry date. Shop only from reputed shops or branded stores to avoid health related problems during the festival.
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