As the main food for infants and young children, the quality of milk powder is directly related to the healthy growth of babies. In recent years, with the development of the market, the problem of counterfeit and shoddy milk powder is also common, so learning how to distinguish the authenticity of milk powder has become a necessary skill for every parent. Here are a few key identification steps and precautions for you.
1. Observe the packaging details.
First of all, you can look for clues from the packaging of milk powder. **The packaging of milk powder is usually beautiful, with clear printing and bright colors, while counterfeit products may have flaws in this regard, such as blurred printing, color deviation and other problems. In addition, check the anti-counterfeiting mark on the packaging and verify it by the verification method provided by the brand.
2. Check the label information.
The information on the label is also an important basis for judging the authenticity of milk powder. **Milk powder labels will detail the product's ingredients, production date, shelf life, production batch number, etc., while counterfeit products may omit or contradict this information. Therefore, it is important to check this information carefully when making a purchase to ensure that it is complete and accurate.
3. Observe the color and texture of milk powder.
After opening the package, you can further judge the authenticity of the milk powder by observing its color and texture. **Milk powder is usually pale yellow or off-white in color and has a delicate and uniform texture, while counterfeit products may have problems such as whitish color, rough texture or clumping.
4. Smell the smell.
The smell of milk powder is also one of the important bases for judging its authenticity. Milk powder usually has a faint milky flavor, while counterfeit products may have problems such as pungent odor or odor. Therefore, you can make a preliminary judgment by smelling it when you buy it.
5. Try the solubility test.
Finally, solubility tests can be used to further verify the authenticity of milk powder. Put a small amount of milk powder into a glass of warm water and stir gently, ** milk powder should easily dissolve in water to form a homogeneous emulsion, while counterfeit products may have problems such as difficulty dissolving or forming clumps.
In addition to the above key identification steps, there are some considerations for parents to keep in mind:
First of all, when buying milk powder, you should choose formal channels, such as large supermarkets, mother and baby stores, etc., and avoid buying at street stalls or nameless **;Secondly, don't blindly pursue low prices, **too low milk powder is likely to be counterfeit and shoddy products;Finally, if you find that the purchased milk powder has quality problems or is suspected of being fake, you should promptly complain and report to the relevant departments to protect your legitimate rights and interests.