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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Antioxidant
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Flavor enhancer
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Preservative
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Thickener
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Detailed explanation-1: -Vinegar is an acidic substance that functions as a preservative. Vinegar is a strong acid (acetic acid), and when used for pickling, it lowers the pH of preserved foods. Because just a few germs can thrive in a low pH environment, vinegar aids in preservation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thickening agents increase the viscosity of food preparations without affecting other properties like taste. These agents include polysaccharides like starches and gums, or proteins like gelatin. Some thickening agents may also act on the inherent proteins in food.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.