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What is meant by food adulteration? [3 Marks]

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i) Adulteration is a process in which a substance becomes impure when a foreign or an inferior substance is added. [1 Mark]

ii) Any adulterated food when consumed will be harmful and can be a health hazardous to health. [1 Mark]

iii) Example: Turmeric powder is adulterated with a bright yellow chemical which is poisonous to us. [1 Mark]

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