Q23.
Consider the following pairs: Commonly used/consumed materials — Unwanted or controversial chemicals 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?
Answer
D
Explanation
Lead is a common impurity found in cosmetic lip products such as lipsticks. Brominated vegetable oil is a food additive sometimes used to keep citrus flavoring from separating out in some sodas and soft drinks; it's banned as a food additive in Europe and Japan. MSG (monosodium glutamate) is commonly used in Chinese fast food and is said to enhance flavours by stimulating neurons.