# FSSAI home test checks jaggery for baking soda adulteration 2026-08-14T12:34:12+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has publicised a simple home test to detect baking soda in jaggery. Crush a quarter teaspoon of jaggery in a small glass, add about 3 ml of hydrochloric acid, and watch for bubbles or fizzing; any effervescence indicates the presence of sodium bicarbonate, an adulterant used to lighten colour or add weight. A clean sample shows no reaction. FSSAI cautions that the DIY test cannot guarantee complete purity, only laboratory analysis can do that. The regulator advises consumers to check FSSAI licence details on packaged jaggery and buy from reliable sellers. Those who suspect adulteration can approach food-safety authorities for testing. ## Coverage - businesstoday.in Tags: baking soda, food adulteration, FSSAI, jaggery Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/fssai-home-test-checks-jaggery-for-baking-soda-adulteration/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/fssai-home-test-checks-jaggery-for-baking-soda-adulteration/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.