Food additives by 4c

Food additives can be synyhetic or natural

• True

• False

Which of the followong is a type of food additives

• Dyes

• Solvent

• Emulsifiers

• Thickeners

Caramel is a type pf

• Thickeners

• Flavouring

• Dyes

• Preservatives

What is the function of stabilisers

• Prevent or delay the growth of bacteria in the food

• Give uniformed and smooth texture

• Prevent Oily or greasy food from becoming rancid

• Add or restore colour to food

Pectin is a stabilisers it is used for

• give yellow colour

• Make bread fluffy

• Thicken soup and sauces

• Thicken Jams

Why are food additives used

• Improve the look of the food

• Make trees produce food all year around

• Make food cheaper

• To make more kind of food

What is the side effect of excessive intake of food additives

• Gastric

• Asthma

• Dizziness

• Manutrition

Where is Monosodium Glutamate used in (MSG)

• Cake

• Chilli sauses

• Sausages

• Instant Noodle

Who is responsible for monitoring the amount of food additives in the food industry

• Iman Muhaimin

• Doctors

• Food Analytics

• Ministry of Health

Which of the following is a type of food preservatives

• Salt

• Sugar

• Starch

• Ascorbic Acid