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FOOD ADULTERATION - Coggle Diagram
FOOD ADULTERATION
WHAT
process of adding unwanted substances to the food, with similar appearance/colour for making profits
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HOW
General public should avoid eating dark-coloured, junk and other processed foods.
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On the industry level, food adulteration can only be checked with strict and stringent laws and government interventions and checks.
Always check and buy products having an, license number, list of ingredients, manufactured date and its expiration.
WHY
- Increased food demand for a rapidly growing population.
- Lack of knowledge and awareness of proper food consumption by general public.
- To increase the quantity of food production & sales under Food Insecurity
- To make food presentable and an imitation of some other food which is in demand.
METHODS
- Adding natural or chemical dyes to attract consumers
- Adding certain chemicals to fasten ripening of fruits
- Mixing decomposed fruits & vegetables with good ones