Question

Select the correct pair of food items and its adulterants.

• A. Ghee- vanaspati
• B. Mustard- kesari dal
• C. Turmeric powder- iron filings
• D. Ice cream- sugar syrup

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Ghee- vanaspati

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. Ghee is generally adulterated with the cheap substitute, vanaspati. Mustard seeds are adulterated with argemone seeds. Turmeric powder is adulterated with aniline dye or metanil yellow colour. Ice creams are generally adulterated with washing powder.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.