- Lecithin is used as a/an
- Antimicrobial agent
- Foaming agent
- Leavening agent
- Emulsifier
Answer: d)
Emulsifier: A food additive, which forms or maintains a uniform emulsion of two or more phases in a food.
- Which of the following is NOT a function of a food additive _____
a) To maintain product consistency
b) Maintain nutritive value
c) Controlling acidity/alkalinity
d) None of the mentioned
Answer: d)
- The entire mentioned are functions of food additives.
- Statement 1: Food additives are divided into direct and indirect types.
Statement 2: Direct food additives become a part of the food during packaging. These are in trace amounts.
a) True, False
b) True, True
c) False, False
d) False, True
Answer: a)
- Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false. Indirect food additives become a part of the food during packaging. These are in trace amounts. Direct food additives are added intentionally for a specific purpose.
- What are Sequestrants?
a) They are added to keep the food stable
b) Form a complex ion with metals like copper, iron etc
c) Added for color
d) They keep the food oxidized
Answer: b
- Sequestrants form a complex ion with metals like iron etc. These metals trigger auto-oxidation. Hence, forming complexes prevents them from reacting with oxygen and leading to rancidity etc.
- Statement 1: In control of yeast in industries, baking soda is added (which is sodium bicarbonate) react with an acid which is externally added to release carbon-di-oxide which escapes.
Statement 2: Baking soda is a leavening agent. It is an additive.
a) True, False
b) True, True
c) False, False
d) False, True
Answer: b
Both the statements are true.
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