SIMPLE ADULTERATION TESTS....

Adulteration tests can be defined as deliberate mixing of food material with undesirable and even toxic materials which may cause serious diseases if consumed over a long period of time. Here are some simple adulteration tests which can be carried out at your own place: -

1. COFFEE POWDER

Common Adulterant: - Chicory powder, it is used to add bulk and color to the product and can cause stomach disorders and joint pains.

Test: - Sprinkle a small quantity of coffee powder on the surface of water in a glass. Coffee powder will float while chicory powder will sink leaving a trail of color behind it.

2. ICE CREAM

Common Adulterant: - Washing powder, it is used to add bright white luster and lightness and can cause severe liver disorders.

Test: - Squeeze a few drops of lemon juice on ice cream; formation of bubbles indicates the presence of washing powder.

3. PULSES

Common Adulterant: - Metanil yellow, it is used to enhance the yellow color and can cause stomach disorders.

Test: - Take sample of pulse sample in a glass and add water followed by lemon juice. If the water turns pink or light purple, it shows the presence of metanil yellow.

4. MILK

Common Adulterant: - Starch, it is used to give a thick texture and nullifies the nutritional value of the product.

Test: - Add a drop of iodine on the sample of milk. If the sample turns blue then it indicates the presence of starch.

5. CHILLY POWDER

Common Adulterant: - Coloring agents, used to enhance color.

Test: - Mix a small quantity of chilly powder in ether and add lemon juice, if pink color appears then it is adulterated.

      

PIZZA GARDEN!!....

Everyone loves Pizza!... Pizza Garden is a great idea for those who like homemade pizza. Just buy pizza dough, fresh mozzarella cheese and a can of sauce. What about toppings? They can be found right in your pizza garden. Then you can make a pizza with whatever taste that suits your taste buds.

It is fun to set a pizza garden since it is related to the delicious recipe of making pizza and will fulfill your hobby of gardening. It can easily be grown in a container or terrace if you have lack of space. Mostly it is 

made in circular shape with triangular beds containing different vegetables. But before planting trees make sure to amend the area with rotted manure and organic fertilizers. The plants which are mostly recommended for pizzas require 6-8 hours of sunlight per day and few times watering per week.

You can select your own vegetables for growing in a pizza garden but the recommended varieties include:-

Tomatoes: - You can grow red, orange and yellow or cherry tomatoes for a juicy and light sour taste.

Capsicum:- Colourful capsicums (red, green, yellow and  gold) provide best looks for a delicious pizza.

Onion: - Onions are the most demanded vegetable for most of the pizza lovers, you can grow this if love to have them but can replace it with some other alternative if you don’t eat them.

Oregano:-  Oregano belongs to mint family and brings a fresh flavor.

Basil: - Basil is the most recommended herb for pizza toppings; it brings the aroma and is healthy as well. You can grow it in a different pot as it is considered as a sacred and pure herb.