How to detect fake cumin and mixed pulses at home and protect your health

If spices and pulses are the backbone of every Indian kitchen, then purity should be the first thing we protect. Yet cumin (jeera) and pulses such as chana are increasingly being adulterated with cheaper lookalike seeds, artificial colour, dust and even inedible particles that quietly slip into your groceries. These fake substitutes not only spoil the flavour of your food but may also pose long-term health risks if consumed regularly. The worrying part is that adulteration often goes unnoticed because the imitations look deceptively similar. The good news is that you can identify most impurities with simple home tests and smart buying habits. Here is a complete guide on how to detect fake cumin and mixed pulses at home and protect your health. The growing demand for spices and pulses