FOOD TECHNOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following best describes food additives?
A
Food additives are substances added to food to make food look better
B
Food additives are substances added to food to preserve flavor or enhance taste, appearance, or other sensory qualities.
C
Food additives are substances added to food to help a manufacture speed up production
D
Food additives are substances added to food to reduce the salt content
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Flavorings are additives that give food a particular taste or smell, and may be derived from natural ingredients or created artificially. *In EU, flavorings do not have an E-code and they are not considered as food additives. Flavor enhancers enhance a food’s existing flavors. A popular example is monosodium glutamate.

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