Food Science Final

What is taste bias?

• A preference for sweet foods

• A like or dislike linked to past positive or negative experiences

• A dislike for spicy foods

• A preference for salty foods

What is a psychological influence on food likes and dislikes?

• Number of taste buds

• Age

• Taste bias

• Gender

What is an example of a psychological influence on food preferences?

• Body chemistry

• Number of taste buds

• Taste bias

• Gender

What is a colorimeter used for?

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring weight

• Measuring the color of foods

• Measuring sound

In what terms does a colorimeter measure the color of foods?

• Length, width, height

• Hue, value, and chroma

• Volume, density, mass

• Speed, velocity, acceleration

What is the odor of food referred to as?

• Taste

• Flavor

• Aroma

• Astringency

What is the effect of temperature on food?

• It changes the color

• It affects the flavor

• It alters the shape

• It modifies the size

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

Which basic taste is often associated with sugar?

• Bitter

• Salty

• Sour

• Sweet

What is the term for the sensation of taste and smell combined?

• Aroma

• Flavor

• Astringency

• Texture

Which of the following is NOT a part of the sensory characteristics of food products?

• Volatile particles

• Olfactory bulb

• Light waves

• Nerve stimulations

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-8