Here's how you can identify fake cooking oils

✅ Genuine oils usually list a single type of oil.

✅ Multiple oils in the ingredient list may indicate blending. Look for the expected nutritional profile of the oil.Check for certifications like organic, non-GMO, or specific country standards. Make sure the oil is within its expiry date, as expired oil can indicate poor quality.

✅ If the price of the oil is significantly lower than the average market price, it could be an indication of adulteration.

✅ Ensure the bottle is sealed properly. Broken seals or loose caps can indicate tampering.

✅ Purchase oils from reputable brands that have established quality standards.

✅ Genuine oils have specific color and clarity. For example, olive oil is usually golden-green, while sunflower oil is pale yellow. Any unusual color or cloudiness can be a red flag.

✅ Genuine oils have characteristic smells. Olive oil, for instance, should have a fresh, fruity aroma. An off or rancid smell indicates spoilage or adulteration.

✅ Taste a small amount of oil.It should have a clean, natural taste. Any bitterness or odd flavors could indicate contamination.

Simple home tests to check oil quality

• Place a small amount of oil in a clear container and refrigerate it. Pure oils will solidify, while adulterated oils may remain liquid.

• Put the oil in the freezer. Pure olive oil, for example, should start to solidify within 30 minutes.

• Drop a small amount of oil on a white paper and let it dry. Pure oil will leave an even, translucent spot without a greasy ring.

• Take cooking oil in a test tube and add 4 ml of distilled water to it. Shake the test tube for a few seconds. Now take 2 ml of this liquid in another test tube and add 2 ml of concentrated HCL to this. There will be no color change if the oil is unadulterated, however if the oil is adulterated a red color will be seen on the top most layer of the oil.

• To check the purity of coconut oil, take some oil in a container, and keep it in the refrigerator with a temperature between 5-10 degrees. Wait for 60-90 minutes. Pure coconut oil will solidify, however, adulterated oils will have a separate layer on the top due to separate freezing points of the oils.

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