The festival of Diwali is a unique confluence of joy, lights, and delicious food. Sweets and dry fruits are purchased in abundance on this occasion. However, the market is also full of adulterated goods during the festival, including adulterated dry fruits.

These fake dry fruits can be very harmful to health. Therefore, we must distinguish between real and fake dry fruits, so that fake dry fruits do not spoil the fun of the festival. Let's learn how to identify fake dry fruits.

Look at the color
Real dry fruits have a natural and light color. Artificial colors are used to make old or damaged nuts attractive. Rub the nuts on a handkerchief or cotton cloth. If the color begins to bleed, understand that they are fake.

Cashews - Real cashews have a light beige or creamy color. Beware of cashews with a bright white or yellow color.
Raisins - Natural raisins have a brown or black color. Raisins with a uniform bright yellow color may contain chemicals.
Pistachios - Real pistachios have a light brown-green color. Overly green pistachios may contain artificial colors.

Look at the shape and texture.
Natural nuts are not uniform in size and shape.

Almonds - Real almonds have a slightly rough and protruding surface. Avoid smooth and shiny almonds.
Walnuts - The texture of a walnut shell is naturally irregular.
Identify by Taste and Smell
Odor - Fresh, authentic nuts have a mild, sweet, natural aroma. If the nuts emit a strong, chemical-like odor or appear stale, avoid purchasing them.
Taste - If possible, taste a nut before purchasing. Fake nuts may taste bitter or bland.

Water Test
Cashews - Fill a bowl with water and add a few cashews. If the water changes color, it indicates artificial coloring.
Raisins - If the water changes color after soaking the raisins in water, it indicates chemical treatment.

Be Suspicious of Price
If a shopkeeper is offering dry fruits at a price significantly lower than the market price, be wary. Good quality nuts are always slightly more expensive. Don't be tempted by overly cheap offers, as the nuts may be old or adulterated.

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