Food Science Quiz 44 (20 MCQs)

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1. Prior to World War I most people could preserve foods only by:

Correct Answer: D) All of the Above.

2. From the 8 tips for healthy eating please fill in the guidelines below:-4. Cut down on ..... .....

Correct Answer: B) Fats and salt.

3. Which of the following is an example of a non-newtonian fluid?

Correct Answer: A) Water.

4. During the manufacture of crackers, ammonium bicarbonate in the presence of heat produces ....., carbon dioxide, and water.

Correct Answer: D) Ammonia.

5. When a protein and sugar or starch are present in the same mixture and dry heat is applied during baking, creating a golden brown crust is called

Correct Answer: D) Maillard Reaction.

6. Which of the following is considered table sugar?

Correct Answer: C) Sucrose.

7. Carbohydrates proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals are the main .....found in our food.

Correct Answer: A) Nutrients.

8. Which of the following influences affect our food likes and dislikes?

Correct Answer: D) All of the above.

9. 1000ml is the same as.....

Correct Answer: A) A litre.

10. Sugar contains .....?

Correct Answer: D) Carbohydrates.

11. A person doing a lot of physical work needs more of -

Correct Answer: D) Proteins.

12. ..... is the information gathered during an experiment.

Correct Answer: D) Data.

13. A child named Akash is having disease which is caused due to the lack of Vitamin D. Which is the disease he is suffering from?

Correct Answer: A) Rickets.

14. What will cold air do to bananas?

Correct Answer: C) Damage cells.

15. Foods that have a pH greater than 5.3 are considered to be

Correct Answer: B) Neutral.

16. The study of certain microbes and how they affect food.

Correct Answer: A) Food microbiology.

17. A glass bowl should be used when whipping egg whites because .....

Correct Answer: B) Fats cling to certain chemicals in a plastic bowl.

18. In the baking industry, proteases ..... gluten, enabling dough to rise faster.

Correct Answer: D) Hydrolyze.

19. Bread turns brown when toasted, also known as .....

Correct Answer: D) Dextrinisation.

20. Foodstuffs containing carbohydrates and ..... are called energy giving food.

Correct Answer: B) Fats.