To Detect Adulteration of Sugar
A simple household test to detect common adulterants in brown and white sugar using water dissolution and observation of sediment.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar, suspected of adulteration (For testing brown sugar)
- 1 teaspoon White sugar, suspected of adulteration (For testing white sugar)
- 1 glass (8 oz) Water, clear (Use clear, clean water for accurate results)
Instructions
- 1Fill a clear glass with water. Add a teaspoon of brown sugar to the glass and stir to dissolve. Allow the mixture to stand undisturbed and observe. If sand or any similar heavy substance is present as an adulterant, it will settle to the bottom of the glass after several minutes.
- 2Fill a fresh clear glass with water. Add a teaspoon of white sugar to the glass and stir to dissolve. Observe the water carefully. If the sugar is adulterated with flour, chalk, or other similar substances, the water will become opaque or discolored rather than remaining clear. A sediment will form at the bottom of the glass after standing.
