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What in the world are you eating? Quiz

Food additives have been used by mankind for centuries. For example, salt was used for centuries to preserve foods. I will give you the chemical additive and you tell me what it is used for. Bon Appetit!

A multiple-choice quiz by lfhaines. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
lfhaines

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,891

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1340

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is sorbitan monostearate? Hint

An emulsifier

A kosher requirement for certain meats

A preservative

An antimicrobial agent

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is potassium sorbate used for? Hint

A coloring agent

As a thickener

To stabilize dairy products

To prevent growth of mold

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is sodium benzoate used for? Hint

As a preservative

As a flavoring agent

It controls acidity

It provides texture

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is propyl gallate used for? Hint

As a flavorant

As a thickener

To prevent the growth of mold

As an antioxidant

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is polysorbate-60? Hint

A preservative

A coloring agent

An emulsifier

An antioxidant

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Question 6 of 10

6. What are mono- and diglycerides used for? Hint

To prevent the growth of mold

As an emulsifier

As a flavoring agent

To keep cheese from going rancid

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Question 7 of 10

7. Why is lactic acid added to food? Hint

It controls acidity

As a thickener

To curdle milk

As a preservative

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is gum arabic? Hint

A gelling agent

A cover for acidic tastes

A flavor enhancer

A thickener

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is carrageenan for? Hint

To control foam from fermentation

As a thickener

To enhance flavor

To preserve food

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Question 10 of 10

10. Why is carnauba wax added to your food? Hint

It thickens the food.

It is used as a glazing agent.

It preserves the food.

It keeps pickles tart.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is sorbitan monostearate?

Answer: An emulsifier

It keeps oil and water mixed together. It also keeps chocolate from discoloring.

2. What is potassium sorbate used for?

Answer: To prevent growth of mold

Sorbic acid occurs naturally in a number of plants.

3. What is sodium benzoate used for?

Answer: As a preservative

Sodium benzoate has been used for over a century to blunt the growth of microorganisms in acidic foods.

4. What is propyl gallate used for?

Answer: As an antioxidant

Propyl gallate keeps fats and oils from spoiling.

5. What is polysorbate-60?

Answer: An emulsifier

Also called polyoxyethylene-(20)-sorbitan monostearate. They keep baked goods from going stale, keep dill oil dissolved in dill pickles and helps coffee whiteners dissolve.

6. What are mono- and diglycerides used for?

Answer: As an emulsifier

It makes bread softer, and keeps the oil in peanut butter from separating out.

7. Why is lactic acid added to food?

Answer: It controls acidity

It is found in most living organisms. It inhibits spoilage in green olives, balances the PH levels in cheese-making, and adds tartness to fruit-flavored drinks.

8. What is gum arabic?

Answer: A thickener

Gum arabic is a natural product obtained by tapping the branches of the Acacia Senegal tree. Gum arabic is colorless, tasteless and odorless.

9. What is carrageenan for?

Answer: As a thickener

Carrageenan comes from from seaweed.

10. Why is carnauba wax added to your food?

Answer: It is used as a glazing agent.

This wax comes from the carnauba palm. The carnauba palm is native to tropical areas of South America. The wax is collected from the bottom side of the leaves. It is used in lubricants, car polishes, plastics, floor wax, carbon paper and, of course, as a food additive. You have probably seen it on apples and other fruits to make it shiny.

Source: Author lfhaines

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