Introduction to Food Additives Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Some loss of nutrients occurs during processing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of antioxidants in food?

    <p>Prevent food from going rancid due to oxidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a natural antioxidant used in food?

    <p>Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of emulsifiers in food?

    <p>Prevent ingredients from separating and maintain stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which additive is commonly used as an emulsifier in food?

    <p>Lecithins (E322)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding sweeteners like Sorbitol (E 420) to certain drinks?

    <p>To sweeten the drinks without adding sugar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which additive is used in food to control the pH, ensuring the acidity or basicity is at the desired level?

    <p>Citric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Lecithin (E 322) function as an emulsifier and stabilizer in food products?

    <p>By making oil and water mix together and altering the food texture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Vitamin C when added to soft drinks?

    <p>To increase the nutritive value of the soft drinks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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