which is a common use of minerals?\no pasta\no toothpaste\no applesauce\no wooden craft stick

Brief Explanations:

Minerals are used in toothpaste for various purposes like abrasives (e.g., calcium carbonate) to clean teeth and fluoride - containing minerals for cavity prevention. Pasta is made from grains, applesauce from apples, and wooden craft sticks from wood, none of which are minerals.

Answer:

toothpaste