date:Sep 07, 2012
added, The lure of riches and the general apathy (of those who indulge in such unscrupulous practices) towards mankind has led to adulterants being added to food. These range from stones in rice to the toxic brick and boric powder. Adulteration of food is defined as the addition or subtraction of any substance to or from food, so its natural composition and quality is affected.
Adulteration may either be intentional (by removing substances from food or altering its existing natural properties k