Food Additives, Quiz – 8

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Q. Norbixin, dissolved in soft water is most efficient for 

  • Neutral product 
  • Acidic product 
  • Alkaline product 
  • All of the above

Answer: b

  • Upon exposure to alkali, the methyl ester is hydrolyzed to produce the dicarboxylic acid norbixin, a water-soluble derivative.
  1. Which of the following acts as dough softener
  • Benzene hexachloride 
  • Sodium metabisulphide 
  • Calcium oxalate
  • All of the above

Answer: c

  • Dough conditioners include ascorbic acid, distilled monoglycerides, citrate ester of monoglycerides, diglycerides, ammonium chloride, enzymes, diacetyl tartaric acid ester of monoglycerides or DATEM, potassium bromate, calcium salts such as calcium iodate, L-cystine, L-cysteine HCl, glycerol monostearate.

Q. Which of the following acts as chelating agent 

  • Sulphur dioxide
  • Chromium oxide 
  • Sorbic acid
  • Citric acid

Answer: d

  • Citric acid is an excellent chelating agent, binding metals by making them soluble.

Q. Baking powder is used in baking as

  •  Antimicrobial agent
  •  Anticaking agent 
  • Leavening agent 
  • None of the above

Answer: c

Baking powder is used to increase the volume and lighten the texture of baked goods. It works by releasing carbon dioxide gas into a batter or dough through an acid–base reaction, causing bubbles in the wet mixture to expand and thus leavening the mixture.

Q. Carboxymethyl cellulose is used as 

  • Stabilizer 
  • Colouring agent 
  • Detergent 
  • Emulsifier

Answer: a

Stabilizer: A food additive, which makes it possible to maintain a uniform dispersion of two or more components.

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