How to identify fake Toor Dal
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How to identify fake Toor Dal

Nowadays, counterfeit products are everywhere, making identification a challenge. Let's see how to identify real toor dal.

Toor Dal
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Toor Dal

Toor dal is commonly used in households to make sambar. Let's learn how to buy the right toor dal.

Types of Toor Dal
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Types of Toor Dal

Country toor dal is small, pale yellow in color, while hybrid toor dal is less nutritious and slightly larger.

Focus on Quality
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Focus on Quality

Fake toor dal is being sold in the market at low prices. In such a situation, pay attention to the quality and buy clean, medium-sized toor dal.

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Unpolished Dal

Polished and unpolished lentils are available in the market. Unpolished lentils are organic and not shiny. Buy unpolished lentils.

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Toor Dal Color

To identify toor dal, lightly crush it and soak it in lukewarm water for 5 minutes. If the yellow color separates, it means artificial color has been added.

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Hydrochloric Acid Test

Mix two drops of water and hydrochloric acid and add 1 teaspoon of toor dal to it. If the color of the dal changes, it may be adulterated.

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Touch and Feel

When buying toor dal, take some in your palm and crush it. If it turns to powder, it is old or spoiled.

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