Food Science - Intro to Ag

The only item required to appear on food labels is the amount of calories. True or false?

• True

• False

Many consumers pay little attention to the nutrition facts found on food labels and are not helpful to consumers. True or False?

• True

• False

Which item gets recycled the most?

• Glass

• Plastic Bottles

• Aluminum Cans

• Boxes

There is an edible film that is a thin protective coating formed around food particles. True or false?

• True

• False

Which packaging material is breakable and transparent?

• Plastic

• Paper and wood

• Metal

• Glass

Which packaging material absorbs water and is economical to the environment?

• Plastic

• Paper and wood

• Metal

• Glass

Which type of food packaging can come into direct contact with the food?

• Tertiary packaging

• Secondary packaging

• Primary packaging

Which type of food packaging is a wrap or outer box that is holding primary containers together?

• Primary packaging

• Secondary packaging

• Tertiary packaging

Not all food borne illnesses are reported. True or false?

• True

• False

There is a segment of the food industry that requires many unit operations and processes that are the core of food technology. What is it?

• Production

• Marketing

• Manufacturing

• Distribution