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WorksheetsArtificial Food Dyes
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the primary purpose of adding Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 dyes to Flamin' Hot Cheetos?
To increase the nutritional value
To enhance the flavor
To improve the texture
To give them their characteristic color
Which of the following dyes is NOT a component of Flamin' Hot Cheetos according to the prompt?
Red 40
Yellow 6
Yellow 5
Blue 1
What is Red 40 commonly used for in food products?
As a preservative
As a coloring agent
As a flavor enhancer
As a texture modifier
Why might some consumers be concerned about the presence of Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 in their food?
Because these dyes can significantly increase the calorie content of foods
Because these dyes are derived from rare and expensive ingredients
Because some studies have suggested potential health risks associated with synthetic dyes
Because these dyes reduce the shelf life of food products
Which of the following is a common reason food manufacturers use synthetic dyes like Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6?
To make the food taste better
To make the food look more appealing
To increase the food's vitamin content
To make the food easier to cook
Which of the following foods is LEAST likely to contain Red 40, Yellow 5, or Yellow 6?
Candies
Fresh fruits
Packaged snacks
Soft drinks
The primary dyes that are used in the U.S. are _____________.
Blue 1, Red 40, and Purple 40.
Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6.
Pink 9, Blue 1, Blue 3
Green 1, Yellow 5, and Red 40.
Artificial food dyes have been linked to _____________.
cancer and ADD/ADHD
flu and pneumonia
stomach aches and sweating
hair loss like Coach Jennings
Artificial food dyes add ______________ to foods.
plenty of nutritional value and taste
plenty of nutritional value but no taste
no nutritional value but a lot of taste
no nutritional value nor taste
Artificial food dyes are synthetic, which means they are _____________.
made from whole foods
almost natural
natural
man-made
Why do European countries ban a lot of foods that are in the U.S.?
The food is nasty.
The food is unhealthy.
The food in Europe taste much better.
The people in the U.S. cannot cook well.
Why do European countries care so much about the health of their own citizens.
They really don't.
They want them in shape for the Olympics.
It is mandatory for their military to be strong.
They provide healthcare coverage for their citizens.
Some artificial food dyes, such as Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, contain ___________.
beta carotene
boogers
benzidine
riboflavin
Benzidine is a ___________.
pain reliever
carcinogen
vitamin
mineral
A carcinogen is a ______________________ .
substance that causes inflammation
pain reliever
blood pressure medication
cancer causing agent
Foods that have artificial food dyes found in Europe will come with a ________________ .
warning label
coupon
buy one get one free offer
promise
Safer alternatives for food coloring will come from _______________ .
bleach
lead paint
cheese, milk, and butter
strawberries, beets, spinach, and carrots
