Additives: Food Colors, Flavorings, Enhancers

Question 1

Food Colors

Answer 1

B-Carotene (Beta-Carotene): Used in foods such as butter, and margarine.

Question 2

Additives to Enhance Our Food

Answer 2

1) Sugar
2) Salt
3) Corn Syrup
4) Citric Acid
5) Baking SOda
6) Mustard

Question 3

Uses of Salt

Answer 3

To preserve meat and fish.

Question 4

Additives That Improve Nutrition

Answer 4

1) Potassium Iodide (KI)
2) Vitamin A: added to margarine
3) Vitamin B: added to polished rice
4) Vitamin C: added to fruit juices, flavored drinks, and beverages.
5) Vitamin D: Added to milk

Question 5

Definition of Enrichment

Answer 5

Addition of iron to flour

Question 6

Additives That Taste Good

Answer 6

Spices Herbs

1) Cloves 1)Basil
2) Ginger 2)Marjoram
3) Cinnamon 3)Thyme
4) Nutmeg 4)Rosemary

Question 7

Cyclamates

Answer 7

Banned in 1970 after studies showed they caused cancer in laboratory animals.

Question 8

Flavor Enhancers

Answer 8

1) Table Salt (NaCl): Increases sweetness and helps to mask bitterness and sourness.
2) Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

Question 9

Spoilage Inhibitors

Answer 9

1) Propionic Acid: Added to bread and cheese to act as mold and yeast inhibitors
2) Sorbic Acid
3) Benzoic Acid
4) Sodium Nitrate (NaNo2): Used in meat curing
5) Sulfur Dioxide: Serves as a disinfectant and preservative of dried fruits.

Question 10

Delaney Amendment

Answer 10

Substances are automatically banned as food additives if they have been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals.