Ever opened a box of sweets and felt a very strong smell, almost artificial… or noticed an oily, greasy aroma that doesn’t feel natural? Many people experience this, especially when buying sweets from random local shops. So the question is: Why do some sweets smell too strong or oily?
The answer lies in the quality of ingredients, the type of ghee/oil used, and whether the sweets were made fresh or with shortcuts.
In this detailed 900–1000 word guide, you’ll understand the exact reason behind that smell — and why choosing a trusted brand like Gaanvwala, India’s most reliable pure sweet brand, ensures you never face such issues. Our sweets stay fresh naturally and never carry an artificial smell or oily scent.
Use of Low-Quality Oils Instead of Pure Ghee
One of the biggest reasons sweets smell oily is because they’re made using vanaspati, refined oil, or cheap substitutes instead of pure desi ghee.
Vanaspati has a very strong, irritating smell that becomes even stronger when heated. When used in sweets like laddoos, barfis, or halwas, the aroma becomes sharp and unpleasant.
Pure ghee, on the other hand, has a mild, natural fragrance that enhances the taste without overpowering it.
At Gaanvwala, every sweet is prepared only with 100% pure desi ghee. That’s why our sweets never smell oily or synthetic — they carry a natural aroma that feels homely and fresh.
Artificial Flavors and Essences
Some sellers add synthetic flavors and essences to make sweets smell stronger or appear more “premium.”
These artificial chemicals create:
A harsh smell
An overpowering sweetness
A fake aroma that feels perfume-like
Sweets made with real ingredients never need such additives. At Gaanvwala, we avoid all artificial flavors and colors, relying only on natural ingredients like cardamom, saffron, ghee, and fresh milk.
Overuse of Sugar Syrup (Chashni)
When sweets sit too long in thick sugar syrup, they start developing a fermented-like strong smell.
Improperly boiled chashni also creates:
A stale odor
A sticky and oily appearance
A sour-ish scent after a few hours
Gaanvwala follows traditional boiling techniques for chashni, ensuring sweets stay fresh naturally without smelling bad or overly sweet.
Old or Reheated Oil
Many cheap sweet shops reuse the same oil multiple times to fry:
Gulab jamun
Jalebi
Imarti
Laddoos
Reheated oil turns toxic, smells extremely strong, and gives sweets a burnt oily odor.
Once oil is heated beyond its smoke point, its smell becomes unpleasant and dangerous for health.
Gaanvwala never reuses oil — every batch is fried in fresh, premium-quality ghee or oil to keep taste and aroma pure.
Low-Quality Milk Solids (Khoya/Mawa)
Fake or adulterated mawa is one of the main reasons sweets smell weird.
Some local sellers use:
Starch-based khoya
Vanaspati-mixed mawa
Powdered substitutes
These give sweets a sour, burnt, or oily smell and spoil the taste quickly.
Gaanvwala uses fresh farm milk to prepare mawa every single day so you always get the rich, authentic aroma of real dairy.
Artificial Coloring Agents
Bright red, yellow, or orange sweets often contain synthetic dye, which carries a chemical-like strong smell.
Real sweets with natural ingredients like saffron, haldi, pista, or caramelized sugar never smell artificial.
Gaanvwala avoids harmful coloring agents — all our sweets have natural colors and natural fragrance.
Improper Storage or Old Stock
Sweets stored:
In open air
Near fried items
For long hours
In plastic trays
…start developing a strong smell because they absorb odors from the environment.
Gaanvwala packs every sweet in hygienic, sealed, food-grade packaging that locks freshness and prevents contamination.
Preservatives and Chemicals
To increase shelf life, many shops add preservatives that cause:
Sharp smell
Metallic odor
Chemical aftertaste
These are extremely harmful for kids and elders.
Gaanvwala sweets are 100% preservative-free, which is why they smell natural and taste fresh even after hours.
Natural Sweets vs. Artificial Sweets – How to Identify
Here’s how you can tell the difference:
Feature Artificial/Low-Quality Sweets Gaanvwala Pure Sweets
Smell Strong, oily, perfume-like Mild, natural aroma
Taste Too sweet, oily residue Pure ghee taste, balanced
Texture Sticky, greasy Soft, fresh, natural
Ingredients Essence, colors Fresh milk, ghee
Storage Open trays Hygienically sealed
You can easily compare by taking a sample — taste the truth yourself.
What Customers Say
“Earlier I used to avoid sweets because of that strong smell, but Gaanvwala tastes fresh and pure every time.” – Harshit, Delhi
“No oily smell, no artificial aroma. Just pure ghee and real ingredients.” – Sunita, Gurgaon
Thousands of families trust Gaanvwala because we never compromise on ingredients.
Conclusion
Sweets smell too strong or oily when they contain:
Low-quality oils
Fake ghee
Artificial flavors
Chemical colors
Old or reheated oil
Stale milk solids
Preservatives
The only way to avoid this is to choose a pure, transparent, and reliable brand.
With Gaanvwala, you get sweets that are:
100% pure
Freshly prepared
Zero preservatives
Zero artificial flavors
Made with real ghee and natural ingredients
If you still have doubt about purity, take a sample and compare. You will instantly feel the difference — in aroma, taste, freshness, and quality.
Because with Gaanvwala, true sweetness needs no chemicals. Purity speaks for itself.