Chaitra Navratri 2026: It is very important to eat pure and correct food during a holy time like Navratri. Currently, Chaitra Navratri is going on and many people are fasting for nine days, while some people observe fast on Prathama, Panchami and Saptami. The most eaten thing during fasting is sago. Which is an important part of the fast. But due to adulteration, fake or substandard sago is also available in the market these days. You can identify real and fake sago with these easy methods at home. Let us know in detail.
Identify by appearance
Real sago is white, slightly transparent and of uniform size. Fake sago often appears too shiny or completely chalky and the grain size may be uneven.
test by soaking in water
Real sago gradually swells and becomes soft when soaked in water. Fake sago or adulterated grains can dissolve quickly or become like a sticky paste.
press and see
When soaked real sago is pressed, it becomes soft and gets mashed easily. Fake sago will either remain very hard or break in strange ways.
texture after cooking
When real sago is cooked, it remains slightly transparent and grainy (non-sticky). Fake sago can become very sticky or gum-like.
Identify by taste and smell
Real sago is light and without any strange smell. Fake or adulterated sago may have a chemical smell or strange taste.
things to keep in mind
- Always buy sago from a trusted shop.
- Avoid buying sago which is available very cheaply.
- It is safer to take packed and branded products.
