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What is the purpose of food processing?

To increase the nutrient content of food
To transform raw agricultural products into consumable food products (correct)
To make food less palatable
To accelerate the deterioration of food

Which nutrient is affected by copper in food processing?

Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin C (correct)

What is the purpose of using BHA and BHT in food processing?

To prevent rancidity in fat and oil (correct)
To promote the growth of harmful bacteria
To enhance the microbial activity in food
To increase the nutrient content of food

Which of the following is a potential long-term effect of consuming benzoic acid and sodium benzoate?

Enlargement of liver and kidney (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of nitrofurans and chloramphenicol in food processing?

To act as carcinogens and mutagens (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of polyphosphate when injected into meat and fish?

To increase water content (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential effect of salting on fish protein digestibility?

Decrease in digestibility with increasing salt concentration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of treatment with acid for vitamin B12?

It is inactivated (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient is most sensitive to food irradiation?

Thiamine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of heat treatment on cellulose?

Little affected (decrease in fiber) (C) Signup and view all the answers