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What is the purpose of food additives according to the text?
What is the purpose of food additives according to the text?
- To increase the calorie content of foods
- To reduce the cooking time of foods
- To enhance the visual appeal, flavor, and texture of foods (correct)
- To minimize the storage space required for foods
Which category do certified colors like Blue No 1 and 2 belong to according to the text?
Which category do certified colors like Blue No 1 and 2 belong to according to the text?
- Natural colors
- Exempt from certification colors
- Vegetable colors
- Synthetic FD&C colors (correct)
What is the purpose of BHA & BHT in food additives?
What is the purpose of BHA & BHT in food additives?
- To prevent or slow the deterioration of food by reducing fat rancidity (correct)
- To maximize performance of foods
- To enhance food flavors
- To improve food texture
Which of the following is not a type of approved color mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is not a type of approved color mentioned in the text?
What role do flavoring agents play in food additives according to the text?
What role do flavoring agents play in food additives according to the text?
Why is texture an important aspect of food additives according to the text?
Why is texture an important aspect of food additives according to the text?
Which category do natural colors like Beta-carotene belong to according to the text?
Which category do natural colors like Beta-carotene belong to according to the text?
What is the role of corn syrup in food additives?
What is the role of corn syrup in food additives?
Which food additive is known for helping foods stay crispy for a longer time?
Which food additive is known for helping foods stay crispy for a longer time?
What is the main purpose of FDA approved colors mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of FDA approved colors mentioned in the text?
Which category do exempt from certification colors belong to?
Which category do exempt from certification colors belong to?
What is the function of flavoring agents in food additives?
What is the function of flavoring agents in food additives?
Which factor affects the texture of food according to the text?
Which factor affects the texture of food according to the text?
What do BHA & BHT additives help prevent in foods?
What do BHA & BHT additives help prevent in foods?
