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What is the purpose of acids, bases, and buffers in food?
What is the purpose of acids, bases, and buffers in food?
- To increase the sweetness of food items
- To control the acidity or alkalinity of food for safety and flavor stability (correct)
- To enhance the color of the food products
- To improve the texture of processed foods
Which statement accurately describes the usage of sweeteners in foods?
Which statement accurately describes the usage of sweeteners in foods?
- Bulk sweeteners have a sweetness many times that of sugar
- Sweeteners can be used to produce energy reduced or non-cariogenic foods (correct)
- Intense sweeteners are used in large amounts compared to sugar in food items
- Sweeteners are only used to increase the shelf life of foods
Which statement is true about bulk sweeteners like sorbitol?
Which statement is true about bulk sweeteners like sorbitol?
- Bulk sweeteners are only used in soft drinks
- They are typically used in large quantities in diet foods
- Bulk sweeteners have a lower sweetness than sugar
- Bulk sweeteners have similar sweetness levels compared to sugar (correct)
What happens to nutrients when foods are processed?
What happens to nutrients when foods are processed?
What is the purpose of antioxidants in food?
What is the purpose of antioxidants in food?
Which of the following is an example of a natural antioxidant used in food?
Which of the following is an example of a natural antioxidant used in food?
What is the role of emulsifiers in food?
What is the role of emulsifiers in food?
Which additive is commonly used as an emulsifier in food?
Which additive is commonly used as an emulsifier in food?
What is the purpose of adding sweeteners like Sorbitol (E 420) to certain drinks?
What is the purpose of adding sweeteners like Sorbitol (E 420) to certain drinks?
Which additive is used in food to control the pH, ensuring the acidity or basicity is at the desired level?
Which additive is used in food to control the pH, ensuring the acidity or basicity is at the desired level?
How does Lecithin (E 322) function as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food products?
How does Lecithin (E 322) function as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food products?
What is the primary purpose of Vitamin C when added to soft drinks?
What is the primary purpose of Vitamin C when added to soft drinks?
