10 Questions
What is the purpose of food processing?
To transform raw agricultural products into consumable food products
Which nutrient is affected by copper in food processing?
Vitamin C
What is the purpose of using BHA and BHT in food processing?
To prevent rancidity in fat and oil
Which of the following is a potential long-term effect of consuming benzoic acid and sodium benzoate?
Enlargement of liver and kidney
What is the role of nitrofurans and chloramphenicol in food processing?
To act as carcinogens and mutagens
What is the purpose of polyphosphate when injected into meat and fish?
To increase water content
What is the potential effect of salting on fish protein digestibility?
Decrease in digestibility with increasing salt concentration
What is the consequence of treatment with acid for vitamin B12?
It is inactivated
Which nutrient is most sensitive to food irradiation?
Thiamine
What is the primary effect of heat treatment on cellulose?
Little affected (decrease in fiber)
Test your knowledge of the factors that impact food processing, including nutrient changes, toxicant form, thermal processing, and storage methods. Explore the transformation of raw agricultural products into consumable food items.
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