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Abstract

Adulterants are chemical substances that must not be mixed with other materials and are legally prohibited. The term "adulterant" has different meanings depending on its usage and context. Adulteration can occur on both small and large scales. Various studies indicate the prevalence of food adulteration globally. For instance, the Beech-Nut company paid a penalty of $2.2 million due to food fraud. Similarly, a milk adulteration scandal in China resulted in the deaths of six children. In India, a survey revealed that 68.4% of fresh milk samples were found to be adulterated. A reliable and effective method to prevent such issues is the continuous monitoring of food production, marketing, import-export, and other stages by qualified experts and relevant authorities.

Keywords

Adulteration Dairy Products Health Meat Oil

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Sakha, M. Z. (2025). Food Adulteration and Its Effect on Economy and Human Health. Journal of Natural Sciences – Kabul University, 4(1), 121–130. https://doi.org/10.62810/jns.v4i1.192

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