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WorksheetsFood Technology Trial Revision
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which sector of the Australian food industry is significantly affected by severe drought?
Food Retail
Agriculture and Fisheries
Food Service and Catering
Food Processing and Manufacturing
Which of the following is an example of a food where its production involves pasteurisation?
Cheese
Fresh seafood
Savoury biscuits
Frozen cauliflower
An example of a community group that promotes health in Australian society is...
CSIRO
FSANZ
Meals on Wheels
NSW Food Authority
Which is an example of unethical food advertising?
Bundle pricing
A celebrity endorsement
Exaggerated nutritional claim
Marketing through cross-promotion
Which of the following is a result of enzymatic activity?
Fruit becoming over-ripe
Mould developing in jam
Flour infested by weevils
Savoury biscuits becoming stale
Which of the following includes ONLY functional foods?
High-calcium milk, almonds, table margarine
High-fibre breakfast drinks, brown rice, probiotic yoghurt
Breakfast cereals containing folate, omega-3 bread with soy and linseed, organic apples
Breakfast cereals containing prebiotic barley, orange juice containing iron, hi-maize muffins
A food company is looking to extend their beverage line by producing a fermented probiotic drink.
The target market for this product is most likely to be ...
All consumers
A specific group of consumers
Consumers in a specific age group
A group of consumers of the same gender
Which combination of medical conditions is most significantly related to cardiovascular disease?
Atherosclerosis and stroke
Type 2 diabetes and anaemia
Diverticulitis and osteoporosis
Hypertension and dental caries
A multi-pack of canned vegetables has been boxed and shrink-wrapped for distribution.
This is an example of ...
tetra packaging
tertiary packaging
primary packaging
modified atmosphere packaging
Which food additive is used by manufacturers to reduce moisture loss in foods?
Acids
Dextrins
Emulsifiers
Humectants
Which piece of equipment would a commercial manufacturer use to remove pulp from orange juice?
HPP
Retort
Centrifuge
Blast chiller
What is the most suitable level of operation for an independently-owned beachside cafe?
Household
Multinational
Small business
Large company
Pre-packaged cauliflower rice is an example of a new food product in the marketplace.
What is a driver for this type of food product development?
Feasibility
Marketing
Environment
Convenience
Vegans are at risk of malnutrition if their diet is lacking which of the following nutrients?
Folate, calcium and iodine
Vitamin B12, iron and calcium
Vitamins A and D and magnesium
Dietary fibre and vitamins C and E
In order to prevent neural tube defects in infants, pregnant women are recommended to increase their intake of...
folate
protein
calcium
vitamin D
In which of the following are both products most likely to be the cause of an anaphylactic reaction?
Gluten and milk
Seafood and sesame seeds
Shellfish and phytochemicals
Peanuts and red food colouring
What is the role of anti-caking agents in packaged foods?
To allow the product to flow freely
To prevent the product from drying out
To improve the nutritive value
To enhance the appearance
A packaged frozen chicken is left on the kitchen sink at the start of the day to defrost in time for the evening meal. Which of the following is most likely to cause the chicken to become unsafe for consumption?
Light
Infestation
Temperature
Enzyme activity
Which process do manufacturers use to ensure that raw materials are standardised?
HACCP
Quality control
Sensory testing
Quality assurance
Why is fibre classified as an active non-nutrient?
It is essential in the diet
It provides fuel for energy
It is not absorbed in the digestive system
It provides a range of vitamins and minerals
