The ‘Festival of Colors’ is here. Holi is celebrated with much fervor and fanfare in northern India. But, while Holi is a time for merriment, we should also be alert about what we eat. Sometimes, kesar (saffron) is added to enhance the yellow color of the sweet. But since kesar is very expensive, kesar gujia will only be available from reliable outlets selling branded products, otherwise there is a high chance of falling prey to adulteration. While buying branded products, check the batch number, manufacture and expiry date, food license number, as well as ISI or AGMARK certifications on the packaging. Also, make sure that the packaging has not been tampered with. Paneer, khoya and milk are generally adulterated with starch which is used to give a thick, rich texture to sweets. To check for the presence of starch mixed with khoya, take a small sample and mix it with water and bring to the boil.