Food Science Quiz 19 (20 MCQs)

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1. An advantage of cooking in steam is .....

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

2. The type of electromagnetic waves used for irradiation are called .....

Correct Answer: A) Gamma rays.

3. Which of these sugars does not form crystals allowing is to be blown and spun into sugar creations?

Correct Answer: A) Isomalt.

4. This type of sugar is sometimes called table sugar.

Correct Answer: A) Sucrose.

5. How does dehydration work to preserve food?

Correct Answer: C) Removes water content.

6. Which fat replacer can be used to fry foods

Correct Answer: B) Olestra.

7. From the 8 tips for healthy eating please fill in the guidelines below:- 1. Base your meals on

Correct Answer: B) Starchy foods.

8. What food do plants make?

Correct Answer: A) Sugar (glucose).

9. ..... is the food we get from plants.

Correct Answer: C) Vegetables.

10. Which one is not one of the five senses?

Correct Answer: C) Cost.

11. How many fluid ounces are in 1 cup?

Correct Answer: B) 8.

12. Prior to WW1 people preserved foods by

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

13. Which sense is used first when eating?

Correct Answer: D) Sight.

14. Which of the following are not examples of food preservation techniques.

Correct Answer: D) Baking, Frying & Boiling.

15. With technology today 2 farmers can produce enough food for ..... people

Correct Answer: D) 100.

16. Minerals are needed by our body in .....amounts only.

Correct Answer: D) Small.

17. ..... contribute(s) to bitter flavors in tea and coffee.

Correct Answer: D) Polyphenols.

18. Will Peter go to Canada next year?

Correct Answer: B) No, he will not go next year.

19. Which sentence is correct?

Correct Answer: B) Jack will call me.

20. ..... is the study of food and the principles of its production, processing, preservation, and preparation.

Correct Answer: B) Food Science.