One of the most commonly used adulterants in flour is powder.

chilli

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chalk

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black pepper

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Solution

The correct option is B chalk
Chalk powder is white in colour and cannot be detected visually when added to flour. Some of the shopkeepers usually add chalk powder to flour inorder to increase its quantity. This affects the health of an individual, if consumed.

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