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Addition of impure elements to a food item is called .

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adulteration

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preservation

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alteration

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The correct option is A adulteration
Adulteration is the addition of harmful substances or removal of useful substances from a food item in order to increase its quantity for financial gain. Thus, it affects the natural composition and quality of the food items which inturn affects the health of an individual.

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