Hydrogenated oil is a common ingredient in processed foods because it enhances shelf life and stability. Manufacturers use it in products like margarine, baked goods, snacks, and fried foods. Although hydrogenated oil comes from natural sources such as soybeans and sunflowers, the process that creates it is synthetic. This process turns liquid vegetable oils into
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READ MOREHave you detected a stale odour coming from the carton of milk you just bought? Is the texture runny? If so, the milk is likely contaminated. Food adulteration refers to the intentional or accidental addition of substances to food that alters its taste and nutritional value. This practice is often done to increase quantity or
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