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Food Additives

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is not a type of food additives ?

a)

Aspartame

b)

Preservative

c)

Coloring

d)

Thickener

2.

What is P?

a)

Ascorbic Acid

b)

Lecithin

c)

Aspartame

d)

Gelatin

3.

What is Q?

a)

Ascorbic Acid

b)

Lecithin

c)

Aspartame

d)

Benzoic acid

4.

What is R?

a)

Ascorbic Acid

b)

Lecithin

c)

Aspartame

d)

Benzoic acid

5.

Which of the following is the type of food additives of Q belong to?

a)

Flavouring

b)

Coloring

c)

Preservative

d)

Stablilizer

6.

What is the function MSG

a)

To make food last longer

b)

To prevent food from oxidation

c)

To enhance the taste of food

d)

To make food more attractive

7.

Based on the diagram, state the name of a thickener.

(a)  

8.

Based on the diagram, state the name of an antioxidant.

(a)  

9.

Based on the diagram, ethyl butanoate is a type of

(a)  

10.

Based on the diagram, state the name for the flavouring

(a)  

11.

Based on the diagram, state the name for the preservative used to preserve burger meat.

(a)  

12.

Based on the diagram, state the name for the preservative used in fruit juice.

(a)  

13.

Lecithin is a type of

a)

Preservative

b)

Flavouring

c)

Stabilizer

d)

dye

14.

_______ are used to maintain a uniform dispersion of one liquid in another, such as oil in water.

a)

lecithin

b)

sodium nitrite

c)

aspartame

d)

tocopherol

15.

Oils have a tendency to go rancid from exposure to the air. To counter this, you should use a(n):

a)

Antioxidant

b)

thickener

c)

emulsifier

d)

Stabilizer

16.
Vinegar is used to pickle foods. In this instance, vinegar is acting as a(n):
a)
Antioxidant
b)
Flavor enhancer
c)
Preservative
d)
Thickener
17.

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 flavouring

18.

This additive food is contain something that a type of additive that serves as a ... .

a)

coloring

b)

sweeteners

c)

preservative

d)

enhance flavor

19.

Tartrazine is a type of additive that serves as a ... .

a)

coloring

b)

sweeteners

c)

preservative

d)

flavor

20.

Artificial sweeteners can be used as a sugar substitute for diabetics patient is

a)

MSG

b)

sucrose

c)

aspartame

d)

lactose

21.

This fruit contains a colouring substance known as

a)

Carotene

b)

Sunset yellow

c)

Caramel

d)

Chlorophyll

22.
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.
23.

What are the two missing items based on the food label?

a)

net weight

b)

expiry date

c)

price

d)

halal logo

24.

What is missing in the food label?

a)

Food additives added to the food

b)

The name of the product

c)

the method of storing

d)

the name and address of distributor

25.

State the type of food additives used for this food.

(more than one answer)

a)

emulsifier

b)

flavouring

c)

dyes

d)

antioxidant