Here are 7 simple ways to check if the Milk you are drinking is Real or Fake at home.

17 Apr, 2025

Harpreet Kour

Water Test, drop a little milk on a smooth surface. if it flows easily without leaving a white trail, it may be diluted with water.

Taste Test, real milk tastes slightly sweet. If it tastes bitter, soapy, or unusually salty, it may be adulterated.

Heat Test, boil the milk, pure milk forms a thick cream layer on top. fake milk may not form cream and could smell weird when heated.

Smell Test, fresh milk has a mild, pleasant smell. Fake or spoiled milk smells sour or strange.

Soap Test, rub a few drops of milk between your fingers. If it feels soapy, detergent might be mixed in.

Starch Test, add 2-3 drops of iodine to a small amount of milk. If it turns blue, starch is present a sign of fake milk.

Rub Test, rub a drop of milk between your hands. If it feels slippery or soapy, it could be mixed with synthetic substances.

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