SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 28

SSC CHSL - 25 May 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q28

Which of the following artificial colouring agents is used in dietary supplements, sauces, soups and broths, bakery, dairy fats and oils, seafood, condiments, breath fresheners, desserts, convenience foods and beverages?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Quinoline yellow.

  • Quinoline yellow occurs as a yellow powder or granules and is manufactured by sulfonating 2-(2-quinolyl)-1,3-indandione.
  • Quinoline yellow can be converted to a corresponding aluminum lake.
  • Quinoline yellow can be used to color cosmetics, drugs, and food, including dietary supplements, sauces, soups and broths, bakery, dairy fats and oil, seafood, seasonings, breath fresheners, desserts, and convenient foods, and beverages.