Animal fats and vegetable oils (such as ghee, dalda, etc.) can be processed and refined to look alike in terms of appearance, quality, and consistency. Various industrial processes such as hydrogenation, refining, bleaching, and deodorizing are used to alter their texture, color, and odor, making them appear similar.

Animal fats and vegetable oils (such as ghee, dalda, etc.) can be processed and refined to look alike in terms of appearance, quality, and consistency. Various industrial processes such as hydrogenation, refining, bleaching, and deodorizing are used to alter their texture, color, and odor, making them appear similar.

For example:

Ghee (clarified butter) and vegetable oils can be refined to have a smooth texture and similar golden color.

Dalda (a brand of hydrogenated vegetable oil, also known as vanaspati) is often processed to resemble ghee in appearance, though it is plant-based.

However, while these products may look alike, their origins (animal vs. plant-based), nutritional content (levels of saturated, unsaturated fats), and health effects remain different. Animal fats like ghee are rich in saturated fats, while vegetable oils and products like dalda are generally higher in trans fats if hydrogenated.