Which among the following food item is correctly matched with its commonly used adulterant?

Milk - urea

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Rava - glass pieces

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Chilly powder - brick powder

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Turmeric powder - metanyl yellow

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Solution

The correct options are
A Milk - urea
C Chilly powder - brick powder
D Turmeric powder - metanyl yellow
Food adulteration is the addition of cheap and low-quality substances to food. This increases the quantity of food and leads to financial gain when sold. Consumption of these food affects the health of an individual. Adulterants are chose in such a way that it cannot be differentiated from the original food item. Addition of glass pieces to rava is not usually done because it is easily visible if added.

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