Q1. Which Of The Following Is A Function Of A Chemical Additive?

A) Preservation
B) Serve As A Nutritional Supplement
C) Color Modifiers
D) All Of The Mentioned

Answer: D – All Of The Mentioned

• The Entire Mentioned Are Functions Of A Chemical Additive. Substances That Are Added To Food To Maintain Or Improve The Safety, Freshness, Taste, Texture, Or Appearance Of Food Are Known As Food Additives.

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Q2. Which Of The Following Chemical Additive Is Banned In The United States And In Most Of The Other Countries?

A) Brandy
B) Olestra
C) Baking Soda
D) None Of The Mentioned

Answer: B) Olestra

• Olestra Is A Chemical Additive That Has Been Banned. Olestra (Also Known By Its Brand Name Olean) Is A Fat Substitute That Adds No Calories To Products. It Has Been Used In The Preparation Of Otherwise High-Fat Foods Such As Potato Chips, Thereby Lowering Or Eliminating Their Fat Content. Addition Of This Leads To Depletion Of Fat-Soluble Vitamins.

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Q3. In Canning, If The Air In The Head Space Is Displaced With Nitrogen, The Gas Is Considered As A Chemical Preservative Added To The Food?

A) True
B) False

Answer: B) False

• In Canning, If The Air In The Head Space Is Displaced With Nitrogen, The Gas Is NOT Considered As A Chemical Preservative Added To The Food. This Is Because Every Chemical Added To Food During The Process Of Fabrication Is Not A Food Preservative.

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Q4. Which Of The Following Food Additive Can Be Used For Mold Inhibition/ Killing?

A) Propionates
B) Sulphur Dioxide
C) All Of The Mentioned
D) Neither Of The Mentioned

Answer: C) All Of The Mentioned

• Both Of The Mentioned Food Additives Can Be Used For Mold Inhibition/ Killing. Propionate Is A Popular Food Additive That Occurs Naturally, But It Also Is Added To Many Products Like Sports Drinks, Baked Goods And Bread To Prevent Mold And Mildew From Forming. Additionally, Propionate Discourages Bacteria That Occurs Naturally From Feeding And Multiplying. Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Is Traditionally Used As Antioxidant And Preservative. SO2  Has Both Antioxidative Activity With Its Ability To Inhibit Polyphenol Oxidase, Which Is Catalysing Browning Of Food Products.

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Q5. Which Of The Following Is/Are A Naturally Occurring Antioxidants?

A) Hydroquinone
B) Ascorbic Acid
C) Vitamin E
D) All Of The Mentioned

Answer: D) All Of The Mentioned

• Antioxidants, Such As Vitamins C And E And Carotenoids Are Natural And May Help Protect Cells From Damage Caused By Free Radicals. Other Naturally Occurring Antioxidants Include Flavonoids, Tannins, Phenols And Lignans. Plant-Based Foods Are The Best Sources.

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