Milk is a daily staple in many Indian households, whether it is consumed on its own, added to tea and coffee, or used to prepare curd, paneer and other foods. But concerns around milk adulteration have made it increasingly important for consumers to know how to identify possible contamination.
Detergent is among the adulterants that may be added to milk to alter its appearance, consistency or frothiness. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has demonstrated a simple test that can be carried out at home to check for possible detergent adulteration.
