The below hints are to test adultration of certain commonly used cooking ingredients:
- Asafoetida / Hing: Pure Asafoetida dissolves in water to form a milky white solution and burns with a bright flame when ignited.
- Black Pepper: Papaya seeds are usually mixed with Pepper. Papaya seeds are oval brown or blackish brown in color.
- Chili Powder: Saw dust and color are added. Sprinkle the powder on water, saw dust floats and the artificial color will color the water.
