Dairy Products Quiz

What is the recommended storage practice for dairy products to avoid contamination?

• Combine milk or cream from two different containers

• Store milk, cream, and butter with foods with strong odors

• Wrap cheeses carelessly

• Keep all dairy foods and eggs refrigerated

How is yogurt made?

• By mixing milk and eggs

• By inculcating milk or cream with a bacterial strain to cause fermentation

• From cream

• By adding sugar to milk

What is the minimum milk fat content required for ice cream to be labeled as such?

• 10%

• 8%

• 5%

• 15%

Which type of cheese is characterized by a soft, velvety skin that is responsible for aging and ripening the cheese?

• Fresh Cheese

• Semi-soft Cheese

• Hard Cheeses

• Soft or Rind-Ripened Cheese

What is the main difference between natural cheeses and processed cheeses?

• Processed cheeses are made from goat milk, while natural cheeses are made from cow milk

• Natural cheeses contain more milk fat than processed cheeses

• Natural cheeses are white in color, while processed cheeses are yellow

• Natural cheeses do not ripen, while processed cheeses do

What is the fat content of the best quality butter made from sweet cream?

• 50%

• 70%

• 95%

• 88%

Which type of cheese is ideal for slicing but does not grate easily?

• Semi-soft Cheese

• Fresh Cheese

• Grating Cheeses

• Hard Cheeses

What is the defining characteristic of blue-veined cheeses?

• They are smooth and creamy

• They have a dry and crumbly texture

• They contain no milk

• They are made from goat milk

What is the purpose of stabilizers in soy and rice milk frozen desserts and frozen yogurt?

• To reduce the sugar content

• To add flavor

• To keep ice cream from separating or forming ice crystals

• To increase the fat content

What is the main ingredient in buttermilk?

• Milk

• Non-fat milk

• Cream

• Butter