WorksheetsFood Additive Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
Which of these is NOT a role of food additives?
a)
Preserving the lifespan of food.
b)
Providing additional calories to food.
c)
Changing the color of food.
d)
Enhancing the flavor of food.
2.
How do thickeners improve a food product?
a)
They prevent spoilage due to oxygenation.
b)
They increase the viscosity of a product.
c)
They preserve the flavor of a product.
d)
They keep food from drying out.
3.
Which food additive is used to create mayonnaise and ice cream, which requires mixing water and fat?
a)
Emulsifier
b)
Bulking agent
c)
Humectant
d)
Anticaking agent
4.
If you are making a packet of powdered parmesan cheese, and are concerned about it hardening into clumps, you should use a:
a)
Stabilizer
b)
Anticaking agent
c)
Thickener
d)
Sweetener
5.
Pectin and agar are used to firm up texture of foods, and are considered:
a)
Flavor enhancers
b)
Humectants
c)
Antioxidants
d)
Stabilizers
6.
If you are adding vanilla flavor obtained from lignin (wood pulp), you are using a(n):
a)
Natural flavor
b)
Artificial flavor
7.
Oils have a tendency to go rancid from exposure to the air. To counter this, you should use a(n):
a)
Antioxidant
b)
Bulking agent
c)
Fortifying agent
d)
Stabilizer
8.
Vinegar is used to pickle foods. In this instance, vinegar is acting as a(n):
a)
Antioxidant
b)
Flavor enhancer
c)
Preservative
d)
Thickener
9.
Many breads add vitamin B12 to prevent birth defects in newborns. What is vitamin B12 an example of:
a)
Fortifying agent
b)
Anticaking agent
c)
Flavor enhancer
d)
Humectant
10.
Sugar is added to jams and jellies to prevent the growth of bacteria for long periods of time. Here, the sugar is used as:
a)
An antioxidant
b)
A preservative
c)
A stabilizer
d)
A fortifying agent
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