Q2 M3 - FOOD ADDITIVES

A substance intentionally added that preserves flavor and improves tastes is called _____.

• food additive
• food contaminant
• food adulterant
• food material

One of the following statements is FALSE.

• Boric acid has been banned.
• GRAS stands for “generally recognized as safe”
• Food additives need NOT be numbered or labelled.
• High levels of MSG leads to “Chinese Restaurant Syndrome“.

Xanthan gum is used to _____.

• make chewing gum
• thicken marshmallows
• dissolve solid foods
• keep oil and vinegar together

Sulfites can cause _____.

• an allergic reaction
• an asthmatic reaction
• both A & B
• neither A nor B

An additive that may cause a burning feeling in the back of the neck is _____.

• nitrates
• MSG
• nitrites
• Red Dye No.2

Identify which of the following can neutralize a “bad” cholesterol so it doesn’t damage your arteries.

• papaya
• sweet potato
• nuts
• A, B, & C

One of the following drinks bestows the most heart-healthy antioxidant power.

• cranberry juice
• green tea
• orange juice
• pomegranate juice

One of the following is NOT a role of food additives.

• Enhancing the flavor of food
• Changing the color of the food
• Preserving the lifespan of food.
• Providing additional calories to food

Thickeners improve a food product by _____.

• preserve the color of the food
• increasing the viscosity of a product
• preserve the flavor of a product
• preventing spoilage due to oxygenation

The combine effect of taste and aroma is _____.

• chewiness
• mouthfeel
• flavor
• texture