Practice mode Food Technology

What are substances that get into foodstuffs accidentally during production, processing, storage and handling called?

Correct answer B. Food contaminants

Explanation

Contaminants are unintentional substances such as pesticide residues, metals or microbes that enter food by accident, unlike additives or adulterants which are added deliberately.

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