Suspected Fake Ghee Exposed at Vadodara's Por GIDC: 8,136 kg Sealed

Ghee consumption in Gujarati homes peaks before Diwali, and that is exactly when adulterators get busy. Yuvrajsinh Jadeja filed a complaint with the Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) about a unit operating in Por GIDC (Ramangamdi industrial area), Vadodara district, and he and his team were present during the raid.

What was found

According to press reports, officials raided a unit named ‘Chalisa Foods’ late on the evening of Sunday, 18 October 2026:

• About 5,200 kg of suspected ghee in a storage tank, ready for packing (≈ ₹26 lakh)
• About 2,936 kg already packed under various brand names in 15 kg tins, 1-litre and 500 ml packs (≈ ₹16 lakh)
• A total of 8,136 kg sealed, with 4 samples sent to a state-approved food laboratory

The allegation is that a blend of palmolein oil and essence was being readied for sale as “desi cow ghee”. The role of the brands seen on the packaging has not been determined; any conclusion will come from the lab report.

The details on this page are based on public news reports and on-the-ground footage. This page will be updated when the lab report is out.

How to check ghee at home

FSSAI’s “DART” booklet lists a few simple home checks. For example, if a few drops of iodine turn a ghee sample blue/purple, it may be adulterated with starch (such as mashed potato). Remember: home checks only give a hint; a lab test is the only conclusive proof.

• Be wary of “pure ghee” sold at unusually low prices
• Check the FSSAI licence number, manufacturer’s name and address, and batch number on the pack
• Avoid buying loose ghee

Where to complain about adulteration

• Online via FSSAI’s Food Safety Connect app or website
• Your district office of the Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA), Gujarat
• You can also confidentially alert Yuvrajsinh Jadeja’s team on WhatsApp