The Safety and Financial Risks of Adulterated Grains0

• A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Research
• May 26, 2025

 Authors: Sunitha Poulose, Kochurani Abraham, & Linda Joise George  Introduction Food sellers and suppliers often adulterate essential staples like rice, wheat, and pulses to meet rising demand and outpace competition. They mix in crushed stones, sand, or plastic beads to increase weight or volume. Some even spray water to make grains heavier. These harmful practices