Turkey Berry (Sundakkai) Safety Inspection

Turkey Berry is often intensively sprayed with pesticides due to pest susceptibility and treated with dyes to keep them look fresh. 1. The Chemical Film Wash: Soak turkey berries in water with a pinch of baking soda. If an oily, iridescent film forms on the water surface, it indicates heavy pesticide residue (often organophosphates). 2. The Scent Analysis: Fresh turkey berry has a mild, earthy, slightly bitter vegetable smell. If you detect a sharp, chemical, or "medicine-like" odor, it is likely contaminated with high pesticide residues. 3. The Cut & Oxidation Test: Slice a berry. A natural berry will gradually oxidize and turn slightly brown. If the interior stays perfectly bright white or green for a long time, it may have been treated with sulfur-based preservatives. 4. The Color Rub Test: Rub a few berries with a wet white cloth. If any green color transfers, they have been dyed with Malachite Green or other textile dyes to appear fresher than they are.