Q. Vinegar is used as the preservatives in
- Confectionery
- Ketchup
- Jelly
- Oils
Answer: b)
Vinegar is used as preservative in ketchup.
Q. The term GRAS used related to additives, stands for
- Generally Recognized As Safe
- Global Requirement of Additives and samples
- Global Record of Accepted Standards
- Globally Recoganized American Standards
Answer: a)
“GRAS” is an acronym used by federal regulatory agencies to refer to substances that are used as food additives, but are considered to be “Generally Recognized As Safe” when used in accordance with good manufacturing practices.
Q. Which of the following preservative would you prefer to prevent rope formation in bread
- Calcium alginate
- Calcium propionate
- Calcium pectate
- Calcium acetate
Answer: b)
Calcium propionate is a naturally occurring organic salt formed by a reaction between calcium hydroxide and propionic acid. It’s commonly used as a food additive — known as E282 — to help preserve various food products, including ( Baked goods: breads, pastries, muffins, etc.
Q. Which of the following is used as anticaking agent
- Tricalcium phosphate
- Magnesium silicate
- Calcium silicate
- All of the above
Answer: a)
List of anticaking agents
- 341 tricalcium phosphate.
- 460(ii) powdered cellulose.
- 470b magnesium stearate.
- 500 sodium bicarbonate.
- 535 sodium ferrocyanide.
- 536 potassium ferrocyanide.
- 538 calcium ferrocyanide.
Q. Which salt of saccharine is mainly used as sweetner
- A leavening agent
- A antimicrobial agent
- A non nutritive sweetener
- A shortening
Answer: c)
Saccharin is approved for use in food as a non-nutritive sweetener.
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