Types of Food Additives

Question 1

What is the purpose of antioxidants?

Answer 1

To inhibit oxidation (rancidity and altered colors) of fats and pigments

Question 2

What are examples of antioxidants?

Answer 2

BHA, BHT

Question 3

What is the purpose of antimicrobial agents?

Answer 3

To inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and molds

Question 4

What are examples of antimicrobial agents?

Answer 4

Salt, Iodine, Hydrogen Peroxide

Question 5

What is the purpose of curing agents?

Answer 5

Helps retain the pink color of cured meats

Question 6

What is an example of a curing agent?

Answer 6

Sodium nitrite

Question 7

What is a potentially toxic effect of curing agents?

Answer 7

Nitrosamines can be formed when nitrites interact with protein breakdown products

Question 8

What are examples of artificial colorants?

Answer 8

Dyes and Lakes

Question 9

What is an example of natural colorants?

Answer 9

Pigments from plants, animals, and minerals

Question 10

What are examples of flavorings?

Answer 10

MSG, Plant extracts

Question 11

What are examples of leavening agents?

Answer 11

Baking powder, carbon dioxide

Question 12

What are examples of nutritional additives?

Answer 12

Vitamin D, Vitamin B, Iron, Enrichments/Fortifications

Question 13

What are examples of nutritive sweeteners?

Answer 13

Sucrose, Glucose, Fructose, Molasses

Question 14

What are examples of non-nutritive sweeteners?

Answer 14

High intensity sweeteners, Aspartame, Stevia