- Lipstick: Trace amounts of lead have been a subject of concern and regulatory limits in some lipsticks. Lead can be present as a contaminant in color additives. - Soft drinks: Brominated Vegetable Oils (BVOs) have been used as an emulsifier in some citrus-flavored soft drinks to keep flavor oils suspended. While the use has declined and is banned in some regions, it has been a common ingredient. - Chinese fast food: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a widely used flavour enhancer derived from glutamic acid. It is commonly used in many processed foods and cuisines, including Chinese fast food, to enhance savoury taste.
Consider the following pairs : Commonly used / Unwanted or consumed matericontroversial chemicals als likely to be found in them 1. Lipstick Lead 2. Soft drinks Brominated vegetable oils 3. Chinese fast food Monosodium glutamate Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched ?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2017 · Topic: Food Preservation, Nutrition, Medicine, etc. (Food Additives: Artificial Sweeteners, Antioxidants, Emulsifiers, Flavoring Agents (Chemical perspective))
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