Food Additives Quiz 1

Q. Which of the following is/are the class I preservative

  • Sugar
  • Sorbic acid
  • Calcium propionates
  • All of the above

Answer: a)

Class I preservative belongs to natural sources which also exhibit preservative effects in foods. Example of Class I preservatives are sugar, salt, vinegar, honey, spices, edible oils etc.

Q. Which chemical preservative is added to tomato  sauce to extend the shelf life

  • Sodium benzoate
  • Calcium propionate
  • Tocopherol
  • All of the above

Answer: a)

Sodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, widely used as a food preservative and pickling agent. A white crystalline chemical with the formula C6H5COONa, it has an E number of E211.

Q. Benzoates can be used for the preservation of

  • Bread
  • Jam
  • Meat
  • Egg

Answer: b)

 The salt form of Benzoic acid i.e. Sodium benzoate is one of the most common chemical food preservatives. Sodium benzoate is a common preservative used in acidified food such as fruit juices, jams, pickles, preserves, fruit cocktails, etc. Yeasts’ growth is inhibited by benzoate to a greater extent.

Q. Substance or ingredient added to food product for maintaining their stability

  • Emulsifier
  • Sweetner
  • Improver
  • Stabilizer

Answer: d)

Stabilizers are substances that increase stability and thickness by helping foods remain in an emulsion and retain physical characteristics.

       Q. For maintaining the consistency of food what is used 

  • Adulterant
  • Additive
  • All of the above
  • None of the above

Answer: b)

Additive: Something that is added, as one substance to another, to alter or improve the general quality or to counteract undesirable properties.

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  • Surenu
    May 30, 2022

    I have attempted very well for the quiz

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