Food Regulations

Question 1

food labeling falls under

Answer 1

Canada’s health protection and food laws

Question 2

in 1877 what % of all food products were found to be adulterer

Answer 2

51.7%

Question 3

Food Safety and criteria are set by? enforcement ?

Answer 3

Health Canada , Canadian food inspection agency (CIFA)

Question 4

food and drug allows how many allowable food additives?

Answer 4

300

Question 5

how to define food additive

Answer 5

any sub that becomes part of or affecting the characteristics of the food ( could be by-product)

Question 6

food additives do not include

Answer 6

sugar, starch and salt
vitamins and minerals
spices and seasonings
( nothing natural that we use to enhance )

• agricultural residues fall under a different category

Question 7

criteria for food additives

Answer 7

1) safe based on toxicological data
2) non deceptive
3) the consumer benefits - longer shelf life or obtaining a better quality

Question 8

example of antimicrobial agents

Answer 8

nitrites- prevent botulism

Question 9

colouring agents

Answer 9

1) natural

2) synthetic - used more widely, more stable and abundant

Question 10

Flavouring agents

Answer 10

added to replace natural flavours

Question 11

Synthetic flavouring agents

Answer 11

need labeling
are usually called esters
cheaper than natural flavourings

Question 12

anti-caking agents

Answer 12

absorb moisture to keep powdered

Question 13

humectants

Answer 13

reverse of anti-caking

helps retain moisture

Question 14

leavening agents

Answer 14

increase volume- rise in baking