Food Science Contest Prep

Canning food products is a method of

• preservation

• deterioration

• pasteurization

• aseptic processing

Essential amino acids __________

• are produced in our body through biochemical pathways

• are only acquired through dietary intake

• are not necessary for survival

• are available in protein free foods

To produce sauerkraut, cabbage undergoes a ____________ process.

• fermentation

• drying

• freezing

• cold sterilization

An ingredient statement for a food product states that the food contains ‘flour, starch, salt, flavorings, MSG and BHT. MSC is considered to be a __________

• flavoring agent

• colorant

• anticaking agent

• flavor enhancer

Removing all of the visible dirt, grime, grease and food particles in a food processing facility is called ____________

• sanitizing

• cleaning

• cleaning and sanitizing

• dry pick-up

The use of food additives in U.S. food products is regulated by the ___________

• U.S. Food and Drug Administration

• U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service

• U.S. Department of Commerce

• U.S. Environment Protection Agency

Carbonation in soft drinks is commonly achieved by adding

• sodium bicarbonate

• sodium carbonate

• calcium carbonate

• carbon dioxide

Retail marketing of meat was revolutionized with the introduction of ___________ in the 1960’s.

• carcasses on the rail

• irradiated meat

• boxed meat

• MAP packaged meat

A list of ingredients must be included on a food label. These ingredients are listed in descending order according to ingredient

• bulk

• weight

• particle size

• volume

___________ is a system for monitoring food production for compliance with health, safety and product standards.

• Research and development

• HACCP

• Quality assurance

• Government inspection