Water in food and beverages

What is the main reason we start with cool water when brewing a hot beverage?

• It saves energy

• It prevents metals from plumbing leeching into the water, affecting the taste

• It prevents the beverage from becoming too sweet

• It makes the beverage last longer

Which of the following best defines "free water" in foods?

• Water that is chemically bonded to food molecules

• Water that is available for microbial growth and chemical reactions

• Water that is frozen

• Water that is only present in beverages

What effect does a high amount of free water have on the longevity of foods?

• Foods last longer

• Foods spoil more quickly

• Foods become sweeter

• Foods become more acidic

Which of the following is NOT a function of water in the human body?

• Regulating body temperature

• Providing energy

• Transporting nutrients

• Removing waste

Why should we drink water before we feel thirsty?

• Thirst is a sign that dehydration has already started

• It tastes better

• It helps us sleep

• It increases body fat

Which of the following is an example of a chemical contaminant in water?

• Bacteria

• Lead

• Sand

• Algae

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Which term describes a substance that contains water molecules within its structure?

• Anhydrous

• Hydrate

• Free water

• Water activity

Match the vocabulary words with the proper definitions below.

• Compound containing water molecules

• Bound Water

• How much water can react chemically

• Hydrate

• Water available for microbial growth

• Free Water

• Substance without water

• Anhydrous

• Chemically attached to food

• Water activity

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Which of the following is a physical contaminant that can be found in water?

• Mercury

• Sand

• Bacteria

• Chlorine

Which of the following best describes "water activity" in foods?

• The total amount of water in a food

• The amount of water available for microbial growth and chemical reactions

• The temperature at which water boils

• The amount of water lost during cooking