Correct option is A
· Turmeric has a warm, bitter taste and is frequently used to flavor or color curry powders, mustards, butter, and cheeses.
· Lead chromate, a chemical compound comprising lead and chromium, is a yellow pigment that can enhance the brightness of a substance. It is also poisonous, acting as a neurotoxin when humans ingest or inhale it.
Other adulterants used in turmeric are:
o Metanil yellow
o Aniline dyes
o Chalk powder
o Added starch