Metanil yellow is an adulterant of

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is D Both B and C
Adulteration is a process of mixing undesirable and inferior materials in food. The material or substance which is added to food is called as adulterants. Adulterated food is impure, unsafe, or unwholesome food. Metanil yellow is an artificial color which is added to turmeric powder and sweets as an adulterant.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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