Quiz for Food additives

Q1: What is the purpose of antioxidants as food additives?

A. Preserve color B. Prevent spoilage by oxidation C. Enhance flavor D. Add sweetness

Q2: Which of the following is used as a preservative in foods?

A. Sodium benzoate B. Citric acid C. Tartaric acid D. Ascorbic acid

Q3: What is the role of emulsifiers in food?

A. Prevent oxidation B. Improve texture by mixing immiscible liquids C. Enhance sweetness D. Preserve food

Q4: Which food additive is commonly used to enhance flavor?

A. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) B. Sodium chloride C. Sucrose D. Citric acid

Q5: Which food additive acts as a bleaching agent?

A. Sodium metabisulfite B. Sodium chloride C. Sucrose D. Sodium bicarbonate

Q6: Which additive is used to prevent enzymatic browning?

A. Sodium sulfite B. Sodium chloride C. Citric acid D. Sodium bicarbonate

Q7: What is the function of sweeteners as food additives?

A. Add sour taste B. Add sweet taste C. Preserve food D. Add color

Q8: Which of these is an artificial sweetener?

A. Sucrose B. Fructose C. Saccharin D. Glucose

Q9: Which additive is used as a leavening agent?

A. Baking powder B. Sodium benzoate C. Citric acid D. Sodium chloride

Q10: Which food additive is used to retain moisture?

A. Humectants B. Antioxidants C. Preservatives D. Flavor enhancers

Q11: Which of the following is a natural food color?

A. Tartrazine B. Annatto C. Sunset yellow D. Allura red

Q12: Which additive is used to improve texture in processed foods?

A. Stabilizers B. Preservatives C. Sweeteners D. Bleaching agents

Q13: What is the role of preservatives in food?

A. Add flavor B. Prevent microbial growth C. Add sweetness D. Add color

Q14: Which of the following is a common emulsifier?

A. Lecithin B. Sodium chloride C. Citric acid D. Sodium benzoate

Q15: Which additive is used to enhance sourness in food?

A. Citric acid B. Sodium chloride C. Sucrose D. Sodium bicarbonate

Q16: Which additive prevents spoilage by fungi?

A. Sodium propionate B. Sodium chloride C. Sucrose D. Citric acid

Q17: Which additive is used in soft drinks to provide fizz?

A. Carbon dioxide B. Sodium chloride C. Citric acid D. Sodium benzoate

Q18: Which compound is used as a food stabilizer?

A. Gelatin B. Sodium chloride C. Citric acid D. Baking soda

Q19: Which additive is used to prevent discoloration of fruits?

A. Sodium bisulfite B. Sodium chloride C. Citric acid D. Sucrose

Q20: Which additive is used as a flavor enhancer?

A. Monosodium glutamate (MSG) B. Citric acid C. Sodium benzoate D. Sodium chloride