WorksheetsChemical Properties and Food Additives
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 7mins
These are substances that added to foods to inhibit the growth of microorganism.
Restoration
Preservatives
Preservation
Coloration
It is the most used food preservative in the world.
Nitrates
Benzoates
Propionates
Potassium Sorbates
An artificial sweetener that occurs naturally in cherries, plums, apples, many berries, seaweeds, and algae.
mannitol
sorbitol
xylitol
erythritol
It is an odorless white crystalline powder with a refreshing sweet taste. It used in non-carbonated fruit juices, fruit drinks etc.
Sucralose
Sugar
Aspartame
Neotame
It is a natural preservative that helps food get rid of water and microorganisms.
salt
sugar
onion
garlic
It is used in brines or is directly applied to the food.
salt
sugar
onion
garlic
It provides a significant food safety benefit, such as preventing the growth of Clostridium botulinum which causes botulism, one of the deadliest foodborne illnesses.
Nitrates
Sorbates
Propionates
Benzoates
It is the newest non-nutritive sweetener on the market. It is most well-known for its claim to be made from sugar.
inorganic
sucralose
saccharin
neotame
It is used in food appearance, shelf-life preservation, to prevent mold erosion and water evaporation
enzyme
gum based agents
coating agent
food flavoring
