Question

    By FSSAI regulations mustard oil can be blended

    with
    A rice bean oil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B any other edible oil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C no other edible oil Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    1. FSSAI Regulation 2.2.2(6):  a. Prohibits blending of mustard oil with any other oil  b. Implemented to prevent adulteration (2016 amendment) 2. Detection Methods:  a. HPLC for detecting argemone oil (common adulterant)  b. FTIR spectroscopy for blend identification 3. Penalties:  a. ₹10 lakh fine + imprisonment under FSS Act Section 59 4. Health Risks:  a. Epidemic dropsy (from argemone adulteration)  b. Cardiac toxicity from rancid blended oils

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