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Write the harmful effects.

Artificial food colour

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  1. Food colours added to pickles, jam and sauce contain small quantities of lead and mercury. These can be harmful for those who consume these products on a regular basis.
  2. Diseases like ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can affect children due to excessive consumption of foods with added food colours.
  3. Tetrazene, sunset yellow are artificial food colours used extensively. However, over-consumption of artificial food colours can be detrimental to health.
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Chapter 14: Substances in Common Use - Exercise [Page 162]

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Balbharati Science and Technology [English] 9 Standard Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 14 Substances in Common Use
Exercise | Q 7. b. | Page 162
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