Overview
Milk adulteration remains a systemic issue in India, with substances added to increase volume or artificially enhance composition. These adulterants pose serious health risks and expose dairy brands to legal and reputational damage.
Our adulteration testing panel is designed to detect both common and sophisticated fraud techniques.
Comprehensive Adulteration Panel
1. Common Adulterants
- Water → detected via freezing point / density
- Starch → iodine test
- Detergents → foam/emulsification-based methods
- Urea → DMAB test
- Neutralizers (Soda) → Rosalic acid test
2. Hazardous & Banned Substances
- Formalin – carcinogenic preservative
- Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) – used to extend shelf life illegally
- Melamine – falsely increases protein readings
3. Fat Adulteration (Ghee & Milk Fat)
- Phytosterol analysis
- GC-FID fatty acid profiling
- Detection of vegetable oils
Advanced Techniques
- LC-MS/MS for trace-level detection
- Cryoscopy for added water
- Chromatographic methods for fat authenticity
Business Value
- Protects against FSSAI penalties and product recalls
- Builds trust with retail chains (Reliance, D-Mart, etc.)
- Strengthens brand positioning as "pure & safe"
Regulatory Basis
- FSSAI Prohibition & Restrictions Regulations 2011
- Appendix B (Adulterants)