Question

Why is urea used as an adulterant for milk?

• A. It reduces the fat content of milk.
• B. It inhibits microbial growth.
• C. It is easily available.
• D. It increases the thickness of milk.

Answer 1

The correct option is D It increases the thickness of milk.

Adulterants are the harmful substances added to the natural foods for financial gain. Urea is added to the milk so that the milk appears to have higher fat content than before. Thus it appears thick and pure and is mostly preferred by the people.