How to Spot Fake Cottage Cheese: A Simple Iodine Test

Consumers in Belarus are increasingly concerned about the quality of dairy products. A recent video by doctor_zubareva, a practicing physician with 13 years of experience, offers a simple solution. She demonstrates how to test cottage cheese for the presence of starch, a common additive used to increase volume and improve texture. 'A drop of iodine turns real tvorog yellow, while fake tvorog turns blue-violet,' she explains in the video. This simple test allows consumers to easily identify and avoid potentially harmful products. The video has gained significant popularity, with over 665 views in less than 24 hours, highlighting the public's interest in this topic. This underscores the need for greater transparency and stricter regulations within the Belarusian dairy industry to ensure consumers are getting what they pay for.