INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Natural flavor
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Artificial flavor
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Substances that are added to food to maintain or improve the safety, freshness, taste, texture, or appearance of food are known as food additives. Some food additives have been in use for centuries for preservation – such as salt (in meats such as bacon or dried fish), sugar (in marmalade), or sulfur dioxide (in wine).
Detailed explanation-2: -The food additives currently in use are added to food as emulsifiers, colorants, flavorants, nutrients, or preservatives. Preservatives inhibit the growth of yeasts, bacteria, and molds in foods. Food additives can be directly (intentional) or indirectly (unintentional) added.
Detailed explanation-3: -Food additives are chemicals added to foods to keep them fresh or to enhance their colour, flavour or texture. They may include food colourings (such as tartrazine or cochineal), flavour enhancers (such as MSG) or a range of preservatives.