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Chemical Properties and Food Additives

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

These are substances that added to foods to inhibit the growth of microorganism.

a)

Restoration

b)

Preservatives

c)

Preservation

d)

Coloration

2.

It is the most used food preservative in the world.

a)

Nitrates

b)

Benzoates

c)

Propionates

d)

Potassium Sorbates

3.

An artificial sweetener that occurs naturally in cherries, plums, apples, many berries, seaweeds, and algae.

a)

mannitol

b)

sorbitol

c)

xylitol

d)

erythritol

4.

It is an odorless white crystalline powder with a refreshing sweet taste. It used in non-carbonated fruit juices, fruit drinks etc.

a)

Sucralose

b)

Sugar

c)

Aspartame

d)

Neotame

5.

It is a natural preservative that helps food get rid of water and microorganisms.

a)

salt

b)

sugar

c)

onion

d)

garlic

6.

It is used in brines or is directly applied to the food.

a)

salt

b)

sugar

c)

onion

d)

garlic

7.

It provides a significant food safety benefit, such as preventing the growth of Clostridium botulinum which causes botulism, one of the deadliest foodborne illnesses.

a)

Nitrates

b)

Sorbates

c)

Propionates

d)

Benzoates

8.

It is the newest non-nutritive sweetener on the market. It is most well-known for its claim to be made from sugar.

a)

inorganic

b)

sucralose

c)

saccharin

d)

neotame

9.

It is used in food appearance, shelf-life preservation, to prevent mold erosion and water evaporation

a)

enzyme

b)

gum based agents

c)

coating agent

d)

food flavoring