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Abstract
Food is one of the basic needs for every living being and is very important aspect for life. But now a
day’s foods are affected by different adulterants. Adulteration is a substance which reduces the vital importance of
food. Adulterants like metanil yellow (an artificial colour) is used to intensify the colour of the turmeric powder also
adulterants like chalk powder, brick powder and toxic substances are added to gain profit and to lower the cost so
as to compete with the market. Such adulterants can lead to anaemia, paralysis, brain damage, stomach disorders
and also cancer. Spices may also be contaminated because of conditions under which they are cultivated and
harvested. Contaminated spices have been reported to cause some diseases and spoilage caused by food. This
article provides some information about adulteration of spices.
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