Seasoning and Flavorings 16.1 - Enhancing Food

Seasoning and flavoring are the same thing when it comes to food.

• false

• true

The most commonly used food seasoning today is?

• pepper

• sugar

• salt

• vinegar

The most widely used spice in the world today is?

• pepper

• sugar

• salt

• vinegar

Red pepper comes from the capsicum plant.

• true

• false

White pepper is hotter than black pepper.

• false

• true

Flavor enhancers do not actually add flavor to a dish.

• true

• false

Monosodium Glutamate, or MSG, falls under what category?

• flavoring

• seasoning

• flavor enhancer

Monosodium Glutamate comes from seaweed.

• true

• false

What part of the citrus fruit contains the flavorful oils?

• pulp

• rind or zest

• pith

• seeds

Monosodium Glutamate has no afffect on milk products or fruit.

• true

• false