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  • Friday, 06 November 2026

How to check if your Diwali mithai is real or fake: 5 simple ways to spot adulterated sweets, identify suspicious ingredients and choose safer festive treats for your family

No Diwali is complete without a box of mithai, but every year, the festive rush also brings a darker side. With demand for milk, ghee, khoya and paneer shooting up, food safety teams across the country conduct raids and seize large quantities of adulterated products. That doesn’t mean you should give up on sweets, only that it pays to be a little careful before you buy and serve them. You don’t need a laboratory, since a few simple checks at home can help you spot warning signs. Here are five easy ways to pick safer sweets for your family.

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