Study reveals ‘fake ghee’ from carrot extract can pass quality tests — but is it really healthier than real ghee?

Ghee holds a sacred place in Indian culture, symbolizing warmth and tradition, yet the issue of adulteration casts a cloud over its purity. Researchers at IIT-BHU have identified a clever trick: carrot extract can now cleverly bypass common quality checks, making it difficult for consumers to discern authentic ghee from substandard versions.

Study reveals ‘fake ghee’ from carrot extract can pass quality tests — but is it really healthier than real ghee?
Ghee holds a sacred place in Indian culture, symbolizing warmth and tradition, yet the issue of adulteration casts a cloud over its purity. Researchers at IIT-BHU have identified a clever trick: carrot extract can now cleverly bypass common quality checks, making it difficult for consumers to discern authentic ghee from substandard versions.