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Identify the term used for intentionally reducing the quality of food offered for sale, either by adding substances of lesser quality or by removing some valuable ingredients.

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Sterilisation
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Decontamination
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Conservation
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Adulteration
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Solution

The correct option is D Adulteration
Adulteration of food is commonly defined as the addition or subtraction of any substance to or from the food item, so that the natural composition and quality of food substance is affected. For example, high fructose corn syrup is added to adulterate honey and water is injected into meat to increase its weight.

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