FOOD CHEMISTRY
FOOD ADDITIVES AND PRESERVATIVES
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Question
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Which statement best describes food additives.
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A substance found in food that preserves flavour and improves taste.
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A nutrient intentionally added that preserves flavour and improves taste
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A substance intentionally added that preserves flavour and improves taste.
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A nutrient found in food that preserves flavour and improves taste.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: A substance intentionally added that preserves flavour and improves taste is called a food additive. Explanation: All the mentioned are functions of food additives.
Detailed explanation-2: -Flavour enhancers – increase the power of a flavour. Foaming agents – maintain uniform aeration of gases in foods. Mineral salts – enhance texture and flavour. Preservatives – stop microbes from multiplying and spoiling the food.
Detailed explanation-3: -Direct food additives are those that are added to a food for a specific purpose in that food. For example, xanthan gum–used in salad dressings, chocolate milk, bakery fillings, puddings and other foods to add texture–is a direct additive.
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