
Food Adulteration vs. Contamination Differences
Explore the disparities between food adulteration and contamination, including their definitions, causes, and impacts. Learn how regulatory agencies play a crucial role in ensuring food safety and quality.
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DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ADULTERATION AND CONTAMINATION While both are terms that refer to unfavourable conditions with regards to substances that are used in day-to-day life, Adulteration and Contamination share certain differences that set them apart.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ADULTERATION AND CONTAMINATION Adulteration stands for the addition of certain ingredients that are not legally permitted in them. Contamination stands for the deterioration of the quality of the substance.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ADULTERATION AND CONTAMINATION Adulteration is performed as a practice by certain merchants to obtain more profit. Contamination is not performed as a practice.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ADULTERATION AND CONTAMINATION Adulteration is mostly man-done. Contamination can happen naturally as well as a result of environmental factors such as heat, humidity etc.