Q1. ___________ Are Substances Which Act As Scavengers Of Metals?

A. Anti-Foaming Agents
B. Glazing Agents
C. Curing Agents
D. Chelating Agents

ANSWER: D. Chelating Agents

• Explanation: Chelating Agents Also Known As Sequestrants Are Food Additives That Form Chelating Complexes With Polyvalent Metal Ions Like Copper, Nickel, Iron Which Prevent The Oxidation Of Fats In The Food. They Are Also Used For The Removal Of Ions By The Formation Of Colloids. Chelating Agents Are Substances Which Act As Scavengers Of Metals.

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Q2.  Which Among The Following Is A Natural Non Caloric Sweetener?

A. Aspartame
B. Saccharin
C. Acesulfame K
D. Stevia

ANSWER- D. Stevia

• Explanation- Stevia Is A Natural Low-Calorie Sweetener That Has Been Used As A Natural Sugar Substitute And A Flavoring Agent. The Sweet-Tasting Components Of Stevia Are Called Steviol Glycosides And They Possess Antimicrobial And Antifungal Activity.

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Q3. HLB System Is Used For The Selection Of __________?

A. Antimicrobial Agents
B. Sweeteners
C. Emulsifiers
D. Color Additives

ANSWER – C. Emulsifiers

• Explanation– The HLB System Which Stands For Hydrophilic Lipophilic Balance Is Used To Narrow Down Potential Surfactant Candidates For Use In An Emulsion System. HLB Represents The Oil And Water Solubility Of An Emulsifier And Is Used To Classify Emulsifiers.

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Q4. _________ Is Used As A Clarifying Agent In Fruit Juice Preparations?

A. Kaolin
B. Zinc Silicate
C. Calcium Carbonate
D. Bentonite

ANSWER: D. Bentonite

• EXPLANATION– Bentonite Is A Volcanic Clay That Is Used As A Fining Agent. They Are Used In The Preparation Of Fruit Juices And Wine In Hydrated Form For Clarifying Purposes. They Speed Up The Settling Process.

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Q5. _________ Is A Fat Replacer Commonly Used In Potato Chips?

A. Salatrim
B. Caprenin
C Olestra
D. Polydextrose

ANSWER – C. Olestra

• Explanation – Olestra Is A Fat-Based Fat Re-Placers That Add No Calories To The Product. They Are Used In High-Fat Foods Such As Potato Chips To Lower Or Eliminate Their Fat Content.

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