Black pepper is often adulterated with substances like papaya seeds, chalk powder, stones, or artificial colors to increase weight and improve appearance. To check its purity at home, you can ...

But are you sure the Black Pepper you are using is not papaya seeds or dried berries disguised as Black Peppercorns. Well, ...

To test hing, place it over the stove. Pure hing should immediately catch fire and burn with a bright flame. Good quality black pepper will sink when placed in water. The adulterated ones will have ...