date:Sep 07, 2012
injurious to health
for whatever reasons its quality is below the standard
More often than not, food is adulterated by merchants and traders who want to make a quick profit. But sometimes, shortages and increasing prices, consumer demands for variety in foods, a lack of awareness, negligence, indifference and lethargy among consumers and inadequate enforcement of food laws and food safety measures also lead to food adulteration.
Types of adulterants
Intentional adulterants: Sand, marble chip