Consider the following pairs: Commonly used/consumed materials and Unwanted or controversial chemicals likely to be found in them 1. Lipstick: Lead 2. Soft drinks: Brominated vegetable oils 3. Chinese fast food: Monosodium glutamate Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Explanation
Pair 1 is correct: Lead is a heavy metal that has been found in some lipstick formulations, which is concerning due to its potential toxic effects.
Pair 2 is correct: Brominated vegetable oils (BVOs) are a type of food additive used in some soft drinks to help distribute flavours. BVOs have been controversial and banned in many countries due to potential health concerns.
Pair 3 is correct: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavour enhancer commonly used in Chinese and other Asian cuisines, including fast food. There have been concerns about the potential side effects of MSG consumption.
Therefore, all three pairs are correctly matched.