NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Adding brick dust to chili powder is an example of adulteration. Adulteration is a process of adding low-quality substances to food items to increase their quantity and hence gain financial profit.

Detailed explanation-2: -Common adulterants mixed in red chilli powder are brick powder, sawdust, sand, soapstone, water-soluble coal-tar based colours, and red oxide. Another dangerous adulterant that may be added to red chilli powder is a chemical called Rhodamine B. Rhodamine B is a by-product of the process of extraction of chilli oil.

Detailed explanation-3: -The simplest way to detect these is to add a teaspoon of chilli powder to a glass of plain water. If it is artificially coloured, the water will change its colour. It may turn reddish-brown, due to the presence of brick powder.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chili powder blends are composed chiefly of chili peppers and blended with other spices including cumin, onion, garlic powder, and sometimes salt. The chilis are most commonly red chili peppers; “hot” varieties usually also include cayenne pepper.