Check Patali Jaggery in 3 ways before buying
Before buying jaggery, you should check it with the eyes of a jeweler. Otherwise, there is a high chance of getting cheated. What things should you check before buying Patali Jaggery?
Authored By : joynagarmoa.com
Published:December 26, 2024,
The pages of the Bengali calendar indicate that it is now the turn of Paush. So, the hustle and bustle of Pithe-Parvan is going on in every Bengali household. Gokul Pithe, Pati sapta, thick milk paste with a thick consistency, Duplicates this time of the year, the sky and air are filled with the sweet smell of Pithe-Puli. That smell is mixed with the mind-blowing aroma of Patali Jaggery. And that is why Bengalis are most eager to buy jaggery in winter. How the Pithe will taste depends largely on the quality of the jaggery. Of course, the market has been flooded with adulterated jaggery lately. It is not easy to tell which is real and which is fake. Before buying jaggery, you need to look at it with the eyes of a jeweler. Otherwise, there is a high chance of getting cheated. What things should you check before buying Patali jaggery?
Taste
Before buying jaggery, break a piece and put it in your mouth. If the taste is salty, it is better not to buy it. Salty jaggery cannot be pure in any way. This usually happens only if it is mixed with adulteration.
Color
The color of jaggery is usually light brown. If you see that the color has become a little darker while buying it, it is better not to buy it. Many times, a white and yellow layer falls on the jaggery. Such a color change can only occur if chemicals are added. Therefore, it is important to be careful before buying.
Smell
Good quality Patali has its own smell. You can smell it from a distance. Before buying, bring it to your nose and sniff it once. If the smell is not particularly intense, there is no need to buy it. Many times, the original smell of jaggery is suppressed due to the mixing of various chemicals.
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