How to Check Ghee Purity at Home – 3 Simple Tests You Can Try

Ghee is often called the “liquid gold” in our Indian kitchens. But with various brand and plenty of options on the market today, one question keeps coming up: “Is my ghee actually pure?” Adulterated ghee not only tarnishes the taste but also affects your health badly. That’s why it’s important to know how to check ghee purity at home with simple, effective and proven methods.

In this blog, we’ll show you 3 easy tests you can try yourself, ensuring you always get 100% authentic ghee.

Why Ghee Purity Matters

Pure ghee is rich in healthy fats, vitamins (A, D, E, K), and antioxidants. It supports digestion, immunity and even skin health. But adulterated ghee, which is often mixed with oils like palm oil, starch or chemicals, can severely harm your health.

Knowing how to identify pure ghee ensures:

  • You get the true nutritional value and health is not effected
  • You avoid harmful additives
  • You enjoy the authentic aroma and flavour of traditional ghee

3 Easy Ways to Test Ghee Purity at Home

1. Heat Test

  • Take a spoonful of ghee in a pan and heat it.
  • Pure ghee melts quickly and turns into a golden brown liquid releasing nutty aroma.
  • Adulterated ghee may take long time to melt leaving residue, dark color or unpleasant smell.

This is the simplest way to check if your ghee is pure.

2. Iodine Test

  • Take a small sample of ghee.
  • Add 2–3 drops of iodine solution.
  • Pure ghee shows no change in color.
  • Adulterated ghee with starch will turn blue.

A simple kitchen science trick to check for starch adulteration.

3. Palm Test

  • Take a small amount of ghee in your palm.
  • Pure ghee melts quickly from body heat and gives a soothing aroma.
  • Adulterated ghee may feel sticky, greasy, or leave behind residue.

A natural, no-tools-needed test to check authenticity.

How to Ensure You Always Get Pure Ghee

While home tests are useful, the best way to be sure of ghee purity is to choose a trusted source. Look for:

  • Ghee made from indigenous cow or buffalo milk (sourced from native breeds like Hallikar, local dairy farms, etc.)
  • Traditional Bilona method preparation
  • Ethically sourced and grass-fed dairy practices
  • Brands that provide transparency in sourcing & lab testing

Why Aadiras Ghee is 100% Pure & Authentic

At Aadiras, we follow the traditional Bilona method, churning curd to extract ghee naturally. Our ghee comes from grass-fed indigenous cows and buffaloes, ensuring unmatched purity, rich nutrition, and authentic taste.

Aadiras Ghee has passed all these tests, giving you complete assurance of quality and purity. You can even watch our demo video here where we show these tests in action.

So instead of worrying about adulteration, you can enjoy ghee as it’s meant to be i.e. pure, golden, and full of health benefits.

Check out our collection of farm-fresh, authentic ghee here.

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