a) Food additive b) Food adulterant c) Food contaminant d) Food material Answer: a Explanation: A substance ...
View QuestionTina observed the following when she tested the specific gravity of milk to check for adulteration- the specific gravity was lesser than that of pure milk. She complained to the milk vendor and the next day checked the specific gravity again. This time it came in the range of the desired specific gravity. Can we be assured that this is pure unadulterated milk?
a) Yes, definitely b) No, definitely unsafe c) Maybe safe, maybe unsafe d) None of the mentioned
View QuestionMethods for detection of common adulterants are _____
a) Visual tests b) Chemical tests c) Physical tests d) All of the mentioned Answer: d Explanation: ...
View QuestionWhich of the following reason shows the impact of adulteration on the economy?
a) Adulteration → People falling sick → Spending money on treatment b) Adulteration → People falling sick → ...
View QuestionWhy are adulterants added?
a) To increase shelf-life of products. E.g.- Urea b) To improve flavor color and appearance c) To sell ...
View QuestionWhich of the following is an adulterant?
a) Urea b) Pesticides c) Iron filings in tea d) All of the mentioned Answer: d Explanation: ...
View QuestionWhich stage does adulteration take place in?
a) Producer b) Distributor c) Retailer d) All of the mentioned Answer: d Explanation: Adulteration takes ...
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Statement 1: Adulteration takes place more in loosely sold items than those sold packed.
Statement 2: Powder and paste forms are more adulterated than solid lumps.
Statement 1: Adulteration takes place more in loosely sold items than those sold packed. Statement 2: Powder and ...
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Statement 1: In the process of making certain oils, nickel is added as a catalyst.
Statement 2: Nickel is injurious for consumption.
Statement 1: In the process of making certain oils, nickel is added as a catalyst. Statement 2: Nickel ...
View QuestionWhen do we say that food is adulterated under the PFA Act?
a) If it is obtained from a diseased animal b) If spices are sold without their essence c) ...
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