FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

FOOD PRESERVATION METHODS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose the correct answer.
A
Saccharin is a colouring agent.
B
Pectin is a colouring agent.
C
Agar is a colouring agent.
D
Tartrazine is a colouring agent.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tartrazine provides a lemon-yellow color and can be used in drugs, cosmetics, and foods, including dietary supplements, beverages, frozen treats, powder mixes, gelatin products, candies, icings, jellies, spices, dressings, sauces, baked goods and dairy products.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tartrazine is a synthetic lemon yellow azo dye primarily used for food colouring. It is one of the chemicals that are allowed to be used in a permissible amount to artificially colour food. It is found in pasta, candy, cereals etc. Sunset yellow is also a chemical that is used for imparting yellow colour.

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