Food Safety & Regulation

Synthetic milk

A fake milk-like liquid made from urea, detergent, oil, and water, made to look like real milk but with no real nutrition and possible health risk.

Real-life application

Simple tests such as rubbing a drop between fingers (real milk feels smooth) are taught to field staff to catch synthetic milk.

Related terms

Mixing a cheaper or harmful substance into food to increase profit or quantity, while hiding this from the buyer.

The apex Indian regulator for food, established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, responsible for standards, licensing and enforcement.

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