Principles of Food Science Introduction

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What is the primary focus of food science?

Studying food spoilage and preservation

Analyzing food engineering principles

Understanding the physical, chemical, and biochemical nature of foods (correct)

Exploring food packaging techniques

How is food safety defined?

Offering food items that do not cause illness or injury after consumption (correct)

Maintaining food at the correct temperature

Providing food that is visually appealing

Ensuring food is delicious and flavorful

What are physical hazards in food?

Introduction of microorganisms into the food

Presence of harmful chemicals in food

Presence of physical objects like sand or metal in the food (correct)

Ingestion of toxic substances while eating

Which method can be used to eliminate physical hazards in food?

Employing metal detectors Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of natural chemicals that can pose chemical hazards in food?

Histamine in fish, trypsin inhibitor in soybean, cyanide in cassava Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to control hazards in food production?

To ensure consumer safety by preventing illnesses or injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of food additives?

To improve the appearance of foods Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes substances purposely added to foods to prevent spoilage?

Food grade additives Signup and view all the answers

What is the controlling factor in determining the safety of food additives?

Quantity consumed Signup and view all the answers

Which organization recognizes certain food additives as safe?

WHO, FAO Signup and view all the answers

What does GRAS stand for in relation to food additives?

Generally Recognized as Safe Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of adding food additives during processing or storage?

To improve the characteristics of the food Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary focus of food science?

How is food safety defined?

What are physical hazards in food?

Which method can be used to eliminate physical hazards in food?

What are examples of natural chemicals that can pose chemical hazards in food?

Why is it important to control hazards in food production?

What is the purpose of food additives?

Which term describes substances purposely added to foods to prevent spoilage?

What is the controlling factor in determining the safety of food additives?

Which organization recognizes certain food additives as safe?

What does GRAS stand for in relation to food additives?

What is the main purpose of adding food additives during processing or storage?

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