Question

The adulterant used in turmeric powder is

• A. Tamarind seed powder
• B. Yellow saw dust
• C. Talcum powder
• D. Metanil yellow

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Metanil yellow

The correct answer is D.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Food Adulteration can be defined as the practice of adulterating food or contamination food materials by adding a few substances, which are collectively called adulterants.
2. Adulterants are the substance or poor-quality products added to food items for economic and technical benefits. The addition of these adulterants reduces the value of nutrients in food and also contaminates the food, which is not fit for consumption.
3. Metanil yellow is an azo dye added as an adulterant in turmeric powder.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

Tamarind seed is used as an adulterant in coffee powder.

Option B:

Yellow sawdust is used as an adulterant in tea powder.

Option C:

Talcum powder is used as an adulterant in wheat flour.

Final answer: The adulterant used in turmeric powder is metanil yellow.