Impact of Science-Innovation Check for Understanding

What is the significance of UV Light in food science?

• It enhances the flavor of food.

• It is used for food preservation and safety.

• It changes the color of food.

• It increases the nutritional value of food.

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Who created the preservative in 1800?

• Louis Pasteur

• Francois Appert

• Marie Curie

• Alexander Fleming

Preservatives were invented to prevent _______.

• food spoilage

• food contamination

• food poisoning

• food discoloration

What is the current use of preservatives?

• To enhance flavor

• To keep food fresh for longer periods of time

• To add color

• To increase weight

How do preservatives impact food science?

• By adding nutrients

• By preventing changes in flavor, texture, color, and delayed rotting

• By increasing shelf life

• By reducing calories

The refrigerator was invented to store fresh foods for longer periods of time in ________ and grocery stores.

• restaurants

• libraries

• schools

• offices

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What was UV Light invented to effectively eliminate?

• Airborne illnesses

• Waterborne illnesses

• Foodborne illnesses

• Skin diseases

UV Light is currently used to treat food before serving to customers.

• True

• False

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Corks were invented to serve as a ______ to preserve liquids.

• bottle stopper

• liquid enhancer

• flavor additive

• container expander

How do corks impact food science?

• By adding nutrients

• By preserving flavor and lengthening usage time

• By changing the color of the liquid

• By increasing the temperature