New Delhi: Since childhood, parents and grandparents always advise drinking milk everyday, twice a day for strong teeth and bones. One of the healthiest drinks for all across age groups, milk is a must-have for all, apart from people who are lactose intolerant or allergic. But at present, in many cases, one rarely realises whether or not what one is drinking is milk or simply white water. As surprising as it may sound, there ar some cases wherein the nutrients ideally obtained from milk as missed as the source of vitamins A and D, proteins and calcium is adulteratedwith water. But how to figure out the differences between milk and water? FSSAI recently shared a pro tip.
Why is water used as an adulterant in milk?
Water is often used to adulterate milk with the purpose of making more profits than usual. Yet, many times one rarely realises that milk does not just get adulterated with water, but also with other dangerous chemicals such as ammonia, urea, arrowroot, salt, sugar, nitrate fertiliser and glucose to make milk appear thicker and more frothy. And these adulterants are known to cause a great deal of harm to health. Read on to find out.
What are the health effects of drinking adulterated milk?
The side effects of drinking adulterated milk are:
Cancer
Heart diseases
Poor funcitoning of body parts
Nutrient deficiencies
Kidney failure
Weak eyesight
Death
How to check if milk is adulterated with water?
In an Instagram post, FSSAI shared a simple tip tip check if water has been used as an adulterant with milk. Follow these steps:
Take a clean glass plate
Pour 1-2ml of milk on it
If the drop moves slowly and leaves a white trail behind, it means that milk is pure
If milk moves fast and does not leave a trail behind, it means it is adulterated with water
Water is often used to adulterate milk with the purpose of making more profits than usual. Yet, many times one rarely realises that milk does not just get adulterated with water, but also with other dangerous chemicals such as ammonia, urea, arrowroot, salt, sugar, nitrate fertiliser and glucose to make milk appear thicker and more frothy. Health News Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
