Chemicals in Food

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Chemicals in Food: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Chemicals in Foods, Artificial Sweeteners, Types of Artificial Sweeteners, Aspartame, Alitame, Saccharin, Sucralose, Food Colours, Flavouring Agents, Emulsifiers, Food Preservatives, and Antioxidants.

Important Questions on Chemicals in Food

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Sweetest artificial sweetener is

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Butylated hydroxy toluene is used as

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Control of sweetness of food is difficult while using

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Which of the following artificial sweeteners has the highest sweetness value in comparison to cane sugar?

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Which of the following will not enhance nutritional value of food?

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Which is incorrect regarding antioxidants?

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The compound with structure is used as

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Among the following, the maximum high potency sugar is

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Which of the following can be used as food preservative?

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The main disadvantage associated with use of aspartame is

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The first popular artificial sweetening agent is

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Chemicals are added to food for

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Identify the food preservative

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Choose the correct statement

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Which of the following has maximum sweetness value in comparison to cane sugar?

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What is the stable artificial sweetener under cold conditions only?

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Which of the following chemicals can be added for sweetening of food items at cooking temperature and does not provide calories?

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Sulphur containing artificial sweetening agents are

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The dipeptide given below is used as:

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Why do we add edible colours to the food ?