1. Which U.S. agency is responsible for overseeing the safety of most of the food supply, including seafood, dairy, and produce? a) USDA b) FDA c) CDC d) EPA Answer: b) FDA 2. The USDA is responsible for regulating which of the following? a) Dairy products b) Seafood c) Poultry d) Processed foods Answer: c) … Read more
1. Functional foods for improving cardiovascular health often contain added: A) Saturated fats B) Trans fats C) Soluble fiber D) Artificial colors Answer: C) Soluble fiber 2. Nutraceuticals derived from plant sources are known as: A) Phytochemicals B) Minerals C) Proteins D) Lipids Answer: A) Phytochemicals 3. Functional foods with added probiotics are beneficial for: … Read more
1. What is the primary function of emulsifiers in beverage production? A) Increase acidity B) Enhance flavor C) Improve texture D) Add color Answer: C) Improve texture 2. Which of the following is a common ingredient in kombucha? A) Coffee beans B) Tea leaves C) Fruit extracts D) Fermented tea Answer: D) Fermented tea 3. … Read more
1. What is food toxicology? A) The study of safe food handling practices B) The study of harmful effects of chemicals in food C) The study of food preservation methods D) The study of food production techniques Answer: B) The study of harmful effects of chemicals in food 2. Which of the following is NOT … Read more
1. Which type of pulse processing involves separating seeds from pods or husks? A) Milling B) Malting C) Hulling D) Tempering Answer: C) Hulling 2. Which cereal crop is commonly used to make couscous? A) Barley B) Corn C) Rice D) Wheat Answer: D) Wheat 3. What is the primary purpose of flaking in cereal … Read more
1. Which term refers to the study of adverse effects on developing fetuses? A) Mutagenicity B) Carcinogenicity C) Teratogenicity D) Neurotoxicity Answer: C) Teratogenicity 2. What is the term for a substance that causes mutations in DNA? A) Mutagen B) Carcinogen C) Teratogen D) Neurotoxin Answer: A) Mutagen 3. Which of the following is NOT … Read more
1. Which of the following is a common texture descriptor in sensory evaluation? A) Tangy B) Gritty C) Floral D) Bitter Answer: B) Gritty 2. Which sense is primarily responsible for detecting umami? A) Taste B) Smell C) Touch D) Hearing Answer: A) Taste 3. What is the term for the overall appearance of a … Read more
1. What is food biotechnology primarily concerned with? A) Increasing food waste B) Developing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) C) Improving food safety and quality D) Reducing food production Answer: C) Improving food safety and quality 2. Which of the following is a common application of food biotechnology? A) Enhancing food spoilage B) Decreasing nutritional value … Read more
1. Which process is used to separate cream from milk? A) Pasteurization B) Homogenization C) Clarification D) Centrifugation Answer: D) Centrifugation 2. What is the primary purpose of pasteurization in dairy processing? A) Increase milk fat content B) Improve milk flavor C) Destroy harmful bacteria D) Enhance milk viscosity Answer: C) Destroy harmful bacteria 3. … Read more
1. What is the primary purpose of food packaging? A) Enhance food taste B) Increase food shelf life C) Reduce food weight D) Decrease food cost Answer: B) Increase food shelf life 2. Which of the following is a function of food packaging? A) Enhancing food aroma B) Reducing food nutrients C) Preventing food contamination … Read more