Chemicals in Food

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Chemicals in Food: Overview

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

Important Questions on Chemicals in Food

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

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Which of the following can be used as food preservative?

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Chemicals are added to food for

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Write an emulsifying agent which is used in water in oil emulsion.

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Explain how an Emulsifier Works?

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Why egg yolks are used in mayonnaise?

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Which of the following can be classified into food chemistry?

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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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Why do we add edible colours to the food ?

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According to the Public Health Department, the following colouring matters are allowed in food products ?

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According to the Public Health Department, the following colouring matters are not allowed in food products ?

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Why are food additives added to the food ?

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Food preservative in tomato ketchup is

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Assertion:- Sucrose and saccharin have nearly same sweetness index.

Reason :- Both compounds are the component of carbohydrate.

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The sweetest artificial sugar among the following is: 

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Artificial sweetner which is stable under cold conditions only is :

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Among the following, the best artificial sweetner is-

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Which of the following is an artificial sweetener?

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What are conditions to select a particular emulsifier for an emulsion?