Food Science Quiz

Vacuum sealing stops food from spoiling by controlling the

• light.

• oxygen.

• enzymes.

• temperature.

The excess consumption of sugar is most likely to be responsible for causing which condition?

• Constipation

• Bowel cancer

• Osteoporosis

• Dental caries

A food manufacturer uses semi-automated commercial equipment to produce baked goods. This is an example of which level of operation?

• Household

• Multinational

• Small business

• Large company

Which of the following products would be suitable for an individual living with coeliac disease?

• Gluten-free pasta

• High-fibre rye bread

• Barley grain porridge

• Wheat flour chocolate cake

Which of the following lists long-term physical effects of type 2 diabetes?

• Bloating and lethargy

• Blindness and renal failure

• Mood swings and mouth ulcers

• Low-blood glucose and reduced thirst

What factor of the macro-environment could affect a food manufacturer?

• Change of government

• The wider community’s perception of the food manufacturer

• Improvement to production facilities which increase efficiency and volume

• The food manufacturer’s financial ability to invest in research and development

Which of the following tasks in food manufacturing would be performed by unskilled workers?

• Conducting sensory assessments

• Development of packaging labels

• Visual inspection of fresh produce

• Modification of processing equipment

A food item is recalled as it contains an undeclared allergen. What are the next steps to be followed?

• Conduct a batch control test and donate recalled products to a charity

• Release a media statement and direct supermarkets to discount the product

• Notify consumers of the inaccuracy and modify ingredients label on all existing products

• Complete a food safety audit and advise consumers to return the product to place of purchase

A food product developer conducted market research and it identified more people were choosing to eat a meat-free meal once a week. What is the next step, in response to this research, for the food product developer?

• Create a marketing campaign that targets vegans

• Conduct idea generation for potential new food products

• Launch the prototype of a new food item into the marketplace

• Examine the break-even point of their existing vegetarian range

What is a possible ethical issue associated with the advertising claims made by the food company?

• Meeting the demands of the target market

• Exaggerating the taste and flavour of the snacks

• Misleading consumers about the nutritional value of the snacks

• Failing to provide contact information on the snack packaging label