Question

The following statements describe the steps to detect the presence of metanil yellow in dal. One of the
following statements is incorrect.
Grind 3-5 gm of dol and prepare a solution with
some water
Take 2 mi. of food extract
O O
Add 2-4 drops of conc. H2SO4
O Filter the contents and collect fiterate​

Answer 1

Answer:

When food is mixed with undesirable substances which can cause harm to our body, this is called adulteration.

Long time consumption of adulterated food causes severe health problems which may lead to cancer, stomach ulcers, brain damage, etc.

Adulterant: Any substance that is added to the food and degrades the quality of food material is called an adulterant.

Adulteration of food affects the health of the people.

Foodstaff and their common adulterants