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Reaction of ammonia with saffron and turmeric

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Uploaded by on Dec 13, 2006

No color change observed for saffron. Turmeric however turns deep red upon reaction with ammonia. This is a simple way to check if you saffron has been adulterated with turmeric.

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  • the posters notes to the video. its a check for saffron quality.

    "No color change observed for saffron. Turmeric ... (more)

    Added: December 13, 2006

    No color change observed for saffron. Turmeric however turns deep red upon reaction with ammonia. This is a simple way to check if you saffron has been adulterated with turmeric"

  • I love it! Thanks for the tip...

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  • interesting

  • Lets try and figure out what is going on

  • wow... nice tip!

  • no way its like its burning it from the fumes

  • AMMMAAAAZZZZIIIINNNNNGGGG

  • what was that??

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