Question

Explain in brief the three categories of food adulterants. (3 Marks)

Answer 1

The adulterants in food can be classified in three categories:

1. Natural adulterants: The chemicals or organic compounds that are naturally present in food. (1 Mark)
2. Incidental/unintentional adulterants: These are added unknowingly due to ignorance or carelessness during food handling and packaging. (1 Mark)
3. Intentionally adulterants: These are added intentionally for financial gain and have serious impact on the health of the consumers. (1 Mark)