Food Quality and Measurement Quiz

What does "quality" in food primarily refer to?

• Packaging design

• Total product characteristics satisfying the consumer

• Nutritional value only

• Shelf life only

Which instrument measures food color in terms of value, hue, and chroma?

• Chromameter

• Viscometer

• Spectrophotometer

• Texture analyzer

Which pigment is primarily found in plants?

• Myoglobin

• Hemoglobin

• Chlorophyll

• Keratin

What tool is used to measure the viscosity of liquid or semi-solid foods?

• Rheometer

• Viscometer

• Chromameter

• Refractometer

What is the primary role of lipids in processed foods?

• Increase firmness

• Act as softeners and lubricants

• Enhance protein content

• Serve as thickeners

Which instrument measures sweetness in a liquid solution?

• Texture analyzer

• Chromameter

• Refractometer

• Rheometer

What is the preferred method for measuring consumer preferences?

• Analytical instruments

• Sensory evaluations by taste panels

• X-rays

• Texture analyzers

What is the primary characteristic of highly trained taste panelists?

• General food preference

• Heightened taste sensitivity and defect recognition

• Ability to grade texture only

• Unbiased consumer preference

What does a hedonic scale measure in food evaluation?

• Viscosity

• Sanitary quality

• Consumer preferences ranging from dislike to like

• Nutritional quality

Which quality factor is evaluated using pH meters and refractometers?

• Flavor factors

• Textural factors

• Nutritional quality

• Sanitary quality