Question

Suggest ways to create awareness about the harmful food adulteratration

Answer 1

Answer:

Ways to create awareness about harmful food adulteration:-

• Make sure the food you buy has an FSSAI-validated label; which means, there is FSSAI license number, a detailed list of ingredients with the amount and a clear mention of the expiration date.

          This is the first barrier - the first line of defence in ensuring the food

           is aptly chosen by the consumer, considering the health benefits.

           Avoid choosing products in loose packaging.

 

• Use water after properly purifying it. A combination of purification methods like water purifiers, heating, etc. can be used to ensure quality. Often we miss out on water quality which is one of the major sources of food contamination.

• The recent adulteration analysis at home eBook released by FSSAI - DART (Detect Adulteration with Rapid Test) - a must-have for all food businesses, companies and majorly, homes to check for adulteration by using locally available chemicals. It might be an all-comprehensive solution as to methods used for estimation.

• Just because the ingredients seem a healthier option, doesn't mean they are. Always look up the 'claims' made by the food businesses using alternate, 'healthier' choices. For example, several artificial sweeteners use ingredients that do more harm to the body than natural sugars 'assume' to do.