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WorksheetsFood Science Midterm
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Before the development of the germ theory foods were deemed safe or unsafe through the use of trial and error.
True
False
The Industrial Revolution was a major contributing factor to the mass production of food.
True
False
Humans have always been able to gather food any time of the year.
True
False
To become a food scientist you must earn a bachelors in food science, a four year degree, from a university.
True
False
Convenience foods, foods that make life easier, gained popularity during the Civil War.
True
False
Which of the following is a benefit of studying food science?
It helps you become a better cook.
It helps you make informed decisions about food.
It helps you understand how to read food labels.
All of the above are reasons to study food science.
______________ is the study of food and the principles of its production, processing, preservation, and preparation.
Chemistry
Food Science
Microbiology
Nutrition
The human analysis of taste, smell, sound, feel, and appearance of food is called ____________.
sensory evaluation
taste test panel
taste bias
volatility
A fifth taste to which the tongue may respond is called _________.
astringency
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
umami
volatile
Which sense is determined by the olfactory bulb?
Aroma
Appearance
Taste
Touch
What cannot be controlled during a taste test?
lighting
interaction with other taste testers
personal food preferences
temperature of the food
What should be done in between tasting food samples that contain fat?
Sip your favorite drink
Sip warm water
Smell Coffee Beans
Brush your Teeth
Which method of sample labeling will create the least phsychological bias among taste testers?
AA, AB, AC
1,2,3
014, 532, 617
A,B,C
What is the maximum number of food samples untrained tasters should be given to evaluate at one time?
2
5
8
10
Which numerical scale provides the most reliable data for a sensory evaluation?
1-2
1-5
1-10
The 2 components that make up the flavor of food are taste and aroma.
True
False
Universal evaluations forms should be used for taste testers who speak different languages or who cannot read.
True
False
Sensory scientists would use a triangle test if they wanted consumers to describe what they like about a product.
True
False
An example of a compound is _________.
Iron
Water
Coca-Cola
Vegetable Soup
The food in the picture is an example of a(n) _____________.
element
compund
heterogeneous mixture
homogeneous mixture
Which of the following causes a chemical change to occur?
Chopping
Cooking
Peeling
Slicing
In food preparation, an example of a physical change is ____________.
freezing punch rings to keep punch cold
marinating meat
sauteing onions and peppers
baking a cake
What is the smallest subatomic particle?
proton
neutron
electron
Which of the following is not an organic compound?
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Protein
Water
Higher temperatures increase the rate of chemical reactions.
True
False
The greater the surface area, the slower heat is transferred.
True
False
A microwave transfers heat to food by conduction.
True
False
Covalent compounds are formed when two or more elements share electrons.
True
False
Ionic compounds are made of 2 nonmetals.
True
False
When pancakes are cooked on the griddle, heat is transferred to the pancake batter by ___________.
conduction
convection
radiation
The muffins in the picture are cooked using ____________.
conduction
convection
radiation
Before the development of the germ theory foods were deemed safe or unsafe through the use of trial and error.
True
False
What food preservation process did Nicolas Appert create and refine that revolutionized food storage today?
pasteurization
curing
canning
freezing
Ground pepper that contains gravel and twigs is an examples of
adulteration
processing
misbranding
What is Earl Tupper known for inventing?
cellophane
aluminum foil
plastic storage containers
glass bottles
Which government regulation required nutrition labels on most foods, nutrient content claims, and health claims based on FDA standards?
Color Additives Amendment of 1960
Delaney Clause
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1966
Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1990
Which government agency approves food additives?
FDA
USDA
Who is the mother of "level measuring"?
Fannie Farmer
Ellen Richards
Who can we thank for the creation of frozen foods?
Clarence Birdseye
Sir Francis Bacon
Fannie Farmer
Ellen Richards
Which government regulation required nutrition labels to list ingredients that may cause allergic reaction?
Delaney Clause
Food Additives Amendment of 1958
Food Allergy Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004
Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1938
Which government agency regulates 80% if the food supply, approves food additives, and creates safety and wholesomeness standards?
FDA
USDA
Which government agency regulates organic food, oversees the processing of meat and poultry, and inspects meat processing plants?
FDA
USDA
John Pemberton created this popular beverage that we still see today?
Dr. Pepper
Mountain Dew
Coca-Cola
Dasani
Drying, salting, smoking, and cooking over open flame were the earliest forms of
food consumption
food processing
food ideology
food preservation
Which government regulation stated that is a substance is found to cause cancer in humans or animals it cannot be used as a food additive?
Color Additives Amendment of 1980
Fair Packaging and Labeling Act of 1966
Delaney Clause
Food Additive Amendment of 1958
Who invented the blender?
Percy Spencer
Stephen Poplawski
Antoine Lavoisier
Earl Tupper
What did Percy Spencer invent?
scietific method
blender
microwave
m&m's
If it wasn't for this innovator, we would not have a way to measure out calories?
Antoine Lavoisier
Earl Tupper
Loius Pasteur
Forrest Mars
