AP to import ‘e-tongue’, ‘e-nose’ to ensure Tirumala ghee purity

The upcoming laboratory will test around 60 types of raw materials and ingredients used in preparing Srivari prasadam, including ghee, cashew nuts, raisins, almonds, peanuts, sugar, cardamom, turmeric, and chilli. A comprehensive analysis will be carried out by the microbiology and chemistry departments to detect pesticide residues, heavy metals, microbial contamination, insects, and traces of antibiotics.