Question
Home Science Question on Food Quality and safety
Which among the following are physical hazards present in foods?
A
(A), (C), (D) only
B
(B), (D), (E) only
C
(A), (B), (E) only
D
(A), (B), (D) only
Answer
(A), (C), (D) only
Explanation
Solution
Physical hazards in foods are items that are foreign or extraneous to the food itself, such as stones, match sticks, stems, and seeds. These are physical contaminants. In contrast, pesticide and veterinary residues are classified as chemical hazards, not physical hazards.