Food Preservation and Chemical Additives Quiz

What was a major challenge for food manufacturers during mass distribution in the early days?

• Reducing the size of their products

• Increasing the nutritional value of their products

• Keeping products fresh without refrigeration

• Finding new markets for their products

Which company was NOT mentioned as introducing new chemicals to the food supply by 1901?

• DOW

• Monsanto

• Bayer

• None of the above

What was copper sulfate used for in the food industry?

• To increase the shelf life of dairy products

• To make vegetables appear greener

• To preserve the nutritional content of food

• To add flavor to canned goods

How did the 20th century change the nature of food?

• Food production decreased significantly

• Food became less accessible to urban populations

• Food transitioned from natural to chemically altered

• Food became more organic and natural

What societal change contributed to the loss of a direct connection with food?

• Increased import of foreign foods

• More Americans moving from farms to cities

• The rise of fast food chains

• The invention of the microwave