Food Additives: Thickeners and Anticaking Agents

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What is the primary function of a thickening agent?

To enhance the flavor of the liquid
To increase the viscosity of a liquid without altering its properties (correct)
To preserve the liquid from contamination
To decrease the viscosity of a liquid

Which of the following substances is a man-made anticaking agent?

Silicon dioxide
Calcium carbonate
Sodium aluminosilicate (correct)
Calcium phosphate

Which of the following is NOT considered a common anticaking agent?

Magnesium carbonate
Hydrophobic silica
Calcium silicate
Sodium bicarbonate (correct)

What is the principal constituent of sandstone that is mentioned as an anticaking agent?

Silicon dioxide (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these agents is used specifically to improve the flow of powdered materials by reducing clumping?

Sodium aluminosilicate (B) Signup and view all the answers

A thickening agent can increase the viscosity of a liquid while maintaining its other properties.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Hydrophobic silica is a natural substance commonly used as an anticaking agent.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Sodium ferrocyanide is widely recognized as a thickening agent.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Calcium carbonate is listed as a common anticaking agent.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Silicon dioxide is the primary component found in marble.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

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Thickening agent

A substance that makes a liquid thicker without changing its other properties.

Viscosity

The resistance of a liquid to flow.

Anticaking agent

Substances that prevent clumping and caking.

Sodium aluminosilicate

A man-made anticaking agent.

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Calcium carbonate

An anticaking agent found in nature.

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What does viscosity measure?

Viscosity is the resistance of a liquid to flow. A liquid with high viscosity, like honey, flows slowly. A liquid with low viscosity, like water, flows easily.

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How do thickeners work?

Thickeners increase the viscosity of a liquid without significantly changing its other properties. They make liquids thicker without altering their taste, color, or smell.

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