QiD and Traceability Knowledge Check

Mars standards for completing the traceability is 5 hours

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The answer is false, traceability should be completed within four hours (maximum)

The Mars Global Bath Code (GBC) is the same Expiry Date Date

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The answer is false, GBC is a Mars internal code for production date.

Heat Robust Recipe for chocolate will not melt if exposed to ambient condition or non airconditioned room  

• True

• False

Answer explanation

1. The answer is false, heat robust recipe will ONLY delay the melting of Chocolate but will still melt if exposed high temperature for longer period of time.

Condensation will happen if the difference in the product temperature and ambient outside temperature is more than 10 deg C

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Condensation (moisture forming on surfaces) occurs when the temperature difference between the product and the ambient temperature exceeds 10 deg C.

One of the quality defect if the chocolate is exposed to higher temperature is Fat Bloom

• True

• False

Answer explanation

True. Fat Bloom occurs when chocolate is exposed to high temperatures, causing fat to rise to the surface and create a dull and white powdery appearance.