Procedure for testing Presence of Vanaspati and Rancidity in Ghee?

Carry out the steps enumerated herewith for conducting this exercise.

For Vanaspati Checking:

1. Take 5 ml of ghee in a stoppered test tube.

2. Add 5 ml of concentrated HCl and shake.

3. Add 5 ml of 2% furfural solution and shake. Observe for the colour in acid layer.

4. Development of pink colour in acid layer indicates the presence of vanaspati.

Rancidity Test:

1. Take 5 ml of melted ghee in a test tube.

2. Add 5 ml of concentrated HCl and shake.

3. Add 1 ml of 0.1% Phloroglucinol and observe for development of a colour. If pink colour develops, it is a positive test, i.e., ghee is rancid.