Science · Food Safety and Chemistry
Consider the following statements regarding Auramine O: Statement I: Auramine O is banned for use as a food colour in India because scientific evidence has classified it as possibly carcinogenic to humans. Statement II: Auramine O continues to be illegally added to turmeric, sweets, and street food mainly because it provides a bright yellow colour at a very low cost. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
- 2Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
- 3Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
- 4Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.✓
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Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
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