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1.11.2.3 Metallic Adulteration
When metallic substances are added intentionally or accidentally, it is known as metallic adulteration. Examples are arsenic, pesticides, lead from water, mercury from effluents, and tins from cans. It is one of the most poisonous type of adulteration as the metals which are added are toxic in nature.
1.11.3 A Food Is Considered Adulterated if It Has the Following Factors
• If a substance which is poisonous or unfit for consumption is added to the food, then it affects the quality of food.
• If cheaper quality substances are substituted in part or in wholly.
• If necessary constituents present in the substance are removed in part or wholly.
• It is a copy of original product.
• If the substance is colored, only for improving its physical appearance, then it can be adverse effects on health.
• If the quality is below standard for any reason that food can also be harmful for health.
1.11.4 Effects of Adulterated Food on Human Health
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