IFEX 2025 - Quiz 3

What process is essential in reducing bitterness in cacao beans?

• Blanching

• Toasting

•  Fermentation

• Soaking

Which bacteria is often linked to raw eggs and poultry?

• Listeria

• Salmonella

• E. coli

• Vibrio

Which of these can be a source of chemical hazard in food?

• Overcooked rice

• Detergent residues

• Pepper

• Sugar

Where is PTTC-GMEA located?

• Pasay City, beside the World Trade Center

• Makati City, near DTI main office

• Manila City, inside Intramuros

• Work-from-home set-up (no physical office)

Which processed Filipino food is a fermented fish sauce?

• Patis

• Bagoong

• Toyo

• Sukang Iloko

Which Filipino delicacy is made from fermented rice and shrimp or fish?

• Kakanin

• Burong isda

• Champorado

• Bibingka

What is the main ingredient in traditional Filipino tablea?

• Cocoa powder

• Cacao nibs

• Ground roasted cacao beans

• Chocolate syrup

Which region in the Philippines is known for high-quality cacao beans?

• Bicol

• Davao

• Ilocos

• Palawan

What process removes moisture while keeping nutrients in dried fruit?

• Blanching

• Dehydration

• Pasteurization

• Salting

What sugar is naturally found in dried mangoes?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Lactose

• Sucrose