Question

Turmeric is adulterated with:

• A. Auramine
• B. Metanil yellow
• C. Rhodamine B
• D. Orange-II

Hint:

Metanil yellow is illegal and harmful when used as an adulterant in food. Always ensure the quality of turmeric before consumption.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Turmeric is often adulterated with Metanil yellow, a synthetic dye that is used illegally to color food items. This is done to enhance the yellow color of turmeric and make it appear more attractive and brighter. However, Metanil yellow is toxic and is harmful to health when consumed in large quantities.
- Auramine is another synthetic dye but is not commonly used to adulterate turmeric.
- Rhodamine B is used as a dye in some applications but is not typically used to adulterate turmeric.
- Orange-II is used in coloring applications, but it is not the typical adulterant in turmeric.
Thus, the correct answer is option (2): Metanil yellow.