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    Question

    The permissible limit of antioxidant(BHA) in oil & fats is

    A 0.01% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 0.02% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 0.03% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 0.04% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Approximately 50 countries reportedly permit the use of BHA as a  food additive . BHA is classified as Generally Recognized as Safe by the US Food and Drug Administration, when the total content of  antioxidants  represents not more than 0.02% w/w of the total fat or oil content of the food. It is also permitted at maximum levels of 0.001–0.02% in other specific products.

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