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Food Additives Classification Quiz
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Food Additives Classification Quiz

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What are the main reasons for adding chemicals to food?

The main reasons for adding chemicals to food are (i) their preservation, (ii) enhancing their appeal, and (iii) adding nutritive value in them.

What are the main categories of food additives mentioned in the passage?

The main categories of food additives mentioned are: (i) Food colours, (ii) Flavours and sweeteners, (iii) Fat emulsifiers and stabilising agents, (iv) Flour improvers - antistaling agents and bleaches, (v) Antioxidants, (vi) Preservatives, and (vii) Nutritional supplements such as minerals, vitamins and amino acids.

Which food additives have no nutritive value, according to the passage?

Except for chemicals in category (vii) Nutritional supplements, none of the other food additives have nutritive value.

What is the purpose of adding most food additives, according to the passage?

<p>Most food additives are added either to increase the shelf life of stored food or for cosmetic purposes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between sucrose and artificial sweeteners mentioned in the passage?

<p>Natural sweeteners like sucrose add to calorie intake, so many people prefer to use artificial sweeteners instead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the commonly marketed artificial sweeteners mentioned in the passage?

<p>Some other commonly marketed artificial sweeteners mentioned are given in Table 16.1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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