– Olive Oil – Often diluted with cheaper oils like soybean or sunflower oil. –
– Honey – Mixed with sugar syrups to mimic the real product. –
– Parmesan Cheese – Frequently substituted with cheaper cheeses or imitation powders. –
– Fish – High-end fish like tuna or snapper may be replaced with cheaper varieties. –
– Coffee – Low-quality beans or additives like twigs and starch can be mixed in. –
– Milk – Sometimes diluted with water or mixed with chemicals to improve appearance. –
– Chocolate – May contain less cocoa and more vegetable fats than advertised. –
– Wine – Some bottles contain fake labels or low-quality wine sold as premium. –
– Spices – Ground spices like saffron or turmeric are sometimes adulterated with colorants or fillers. –
Juice – Often diluted with water and sugar or made with flavoring agents instead of real fruit.