Navratri 2022: Be it Navratri or any other Indian festival where people fast. Soapwort or Soap has become an essential ingredient in the kitchen. Many mouth-watering dishes are cooked during the nine-day Durga Puja but Navratri is not complete without it. Sabudana tikki, khichdi or kheer. People can cook Soapberry Pearls in different ways. However, during the festive season, food adulteration becomes a major cause of concern.Also Read – Navratri: Worship of Maa Skandamata on 5th day
Although officials claim to conduct regular raids and collect samples of various food products to ensure mandatory quality standards, one can check their food items at home before consuming them. Take a look at 3 home tricks to prevent contamination Soapberry Because chemically produced soap can lead to adverse health problems like cancer and kidney diseases.
- To test the purity of your soap, you need to burn it a little. Pure soap grains will not leave ash, while adulterated soap will burn to ashes.
- Chew some soap, if it gives you a tingling sensation, it is adulterated.
- Take a glass of water. Add 2 spoons of soap and mix well. Pure soap will not leave any color. The adulterated material will immediately discolor the water.
A common adulterant used in soap
- Artificial whitening agents
- Bleaching agents
- Calcium hypochlorite
- Sodium hypochlorite
- Hydrochloric acid
- Phosphoric acid
- Sulfuric acid
Chemically manufactured soaps can lead to adverse health problems
Side effects of eating adulterated soap beans
- Heart failure
- Liver disorders
- Kidney disorders and many more
Sabudana helps regulate blood sugar levels
Benefits of eating healthy soap nuts
- 100 grams of soap contains 351 kcal; 87 grams of carbohydrate; 0.2 grams of fat; 0.2 grams of protein
- Soapwort helps treat flatulence and indigestion.
- Lowers blood pressure.
- Helps control blood sugar levels.
- Strengthens bones and joints.
