Q. Baking powder is used in baking as
- Antimicrobial agent
- Anticaking agent
- Leavening agent
- None of the above
Answer: c)
Leavening agent: Leavening agent, substance causing expansion of doughs and batters by the release of gases within such mixtures, producing baked products with porous structure. Such agents include air, steam, yeast, baking powder, and baking soda.
Q. Cyclamate is not used as sweetner because upon hydrolysis it produces a carcinogenic compound called
- Cyclamine
- Cyclohexylamine
- Cyclamic acid
- None of the above
Answer: b)
Cyclohexylamine: Cyclohexylamine is not good for health.
Q. Use of nitrogen trichloride as bleaching agent is
- Recommended by FDA
- Recommended by PFA
- Discontinued
- Recommended in India but not in USA
Answer: c)
- Use of nitrogen trichloride as bleaching agent is discontinued because it react with Methionine to form toxic substance
Q. Use of nitrogen trichloride as bleaching agent is discontinued because it react with—————–to form toxic substance
- Pectin
- Methionine
- Phenylalanine
- Triglycerides
Answer: b)
Methionine: Methionine is an aliphatic, sulfur-containing, essential amino acid, and a precursor of succinyl-CoA, homocysteine, cysteine, creatine, and carnitine. Recent research has demonstrated that methionine can regulate metabolic processes, the innate immune system, and digestive functioning in mammals.
Q. Which of the following is used as fat replacers
- Sucrose polyester (Olestra)
- Mannitol
- Tocopherols
- Menthol
Answer: a)
Sucrose polyester (Olestra): Olestra was approved in January 1996 by the FDA for use in place of fats and oils in prepackaged savory snacks. Olestra aims to reduce a food’s fat and calories while maintaining its texture.
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