FOOD CHEMISTRY
FOOD ADDITIVES AND PRESERVATIVES
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Question
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Which of the following is NOT a function of a food additive ____
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To maintain product consistency
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Maintain nutritive value
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Controlling acidity/alkalinity
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None of the mentioned
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Food additives are substances added to food to maintain or improve its safety, freshness, taste, texture, or appearance. Food additives need to be checked for potential harmful effects on human health before they can be used.
Detailed explanation-2: -Add nutrients. Help process or prepare the food. Keep the product fresh. Make the food more appealing. 23-Jan-2022
Detailed explanation-3: -Preservation. One of the main functions of additives is to preserve food. Enrichment. Enriching foods with nutrients is another function of food additives. Color Improvement. The color of food may be natural or artificial. Improvement in Flavor. Altering Texture. Preparation Aid. 30-May-2018
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