How to Check Besan Purity at Home

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.