11 Questions
What is the primary motive behind milk adulteration?
To increase profits for producers and vendors
What happens if blue color forms when you add a drop of tincture iodine or iodine solution to milk?
The milk is adulterated
What is a common contaminant that may be present in water used to adulterate milk?
Pesticides
What is a health risk associated with consuming adulterated milk?
All of the above
What is a common additive used to increase the volume of milk?
Water
What is a method to detect pure milk?
Placing a drop of milk on a polished and slanting surface
What is the primary concern related to milk adulteration?
Impact on the nutritional value of milk
Which of the following is NOT a type of milk adulteration?
Pesticide adulteration
What is the purpose of chemical tests and milk analyzers in detecting milk adulteration?
To detect the presence of adulterants
Why is it important to detect milk adulteration?
To ensure the quality and safety of milk for consumption
What can be a consequence of consuming adulterated milk?
Foodborne illnesses
Study Notes
Methods of Milk Adulteration Detection
- Adding a drop of milk on a polished and slanting surface can help identify pure milk, as it flows slowly and leaves a trail.
- Adding a drop of tincture iodine or iodine solution can detect adulteration, as it forms a blue color.
Adulteration Methods
- Water is a common adulterant, reducing the nutritional value of milk and potentially containing harmful substances like pesticides and heavy metals.
- Starch is another adulterant, added to increase the volume or alter the appearance of milk.
- Detergents, containing dioxane, sodium lauryl sulphate, and phosphates, are harmful to human health and used to adulterate milk.
Implications of Milk Adulteration
- Causes diarrhea, cancer, and intestine and kidney issues due to the presence of harmful substances like pesticides and heavy metals.
- Undermines the integrity of the food supply chain and poses significant health risks to consumers.
Economic Motives
- Milk adulteration is primarily driven by economic motives, aiming to increase profits for unscrupulous producers and vendors.
- Various methods and substances are used to adulterate milk, as documented in studies (Sharma et al, 2012; Bhatt et al, 2014).
This quiz covers the methods to detect adulteration in milk, including the polished surface test and the iodine test. It also highlights the harmful effects of detergents on human health. Test your knowledge on milk adulteration and its detection methods.
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