Food technology Exam Questions and
Answers
Functions of food additivies - Correct Answers -cosmetic
nutrition
food prep
safety/ preservatives
2 main additives added to our food - Correct Answers -sugar and salt
processed - Correct Answers -foods have undergone some preparation procedure-
canning, cooking, freezing
natural - Correct Answers -foods with no artificial ingredients
Enriched - Correct Answers -nutrients added to foods to replace those lost during
processing
organic - Correct Answers -foods produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers,
pesticides or growth stimulants
fortified - Correct Answers -nutrients added in amounts greater than what would
naturally occur in food
convenience food - Correct Answers -foods that have been processed to make them
easier and faster to use
USDA - Correct Answers -United States Department of Agriculture. Enforces standards
for the quality of meats, poultry, and eggs
FDA - Correct Answers -Food and Drug Administration. Ensures the safety and
wholesomeness of all other foods. Inspects food processing plants, test additives to
make sure they are safe to use
Shelf life - Correct Answers -the length of time in which a food holds in original flavor
and quality
The nose - Correct Answers -what we consider flavor is actually detected by
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