Food Additives and Ingredients MCQs December 27, 2025June 1, 2024 by u930973931_answers 40 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/40 Subscribe 1. What is the primary ingredient in sushi rice? (A) White rice (B) Brown rice (C) Arborio rice (D) Jasmine rice 2. Which ingredient is commonly used as a binding agent in baking? (A) Salt (B) Sugar (C) Baking soda (D) Egg 3. What is the primary ingredient in tofu? (A) Almonds (B) Soybeans (C) Cashews (D) Chickpeas 4. Which ingredient is commonly used to add a sweet flavor to baked goods? (A) Salt (B) Lemon juice (C) Honey (D) Vinegar 5. What is the primary ingredient in guacamole? (A) Avocado (B) Tomatoes (C) Onions (D) Garlic 6. Which ingredient is commonly used to add a savory umami flavor to dishes? (A) Cinnamon (B) Nutmeg (C) Ginger (D) Soy sauce 7. What is the primary ingredient in hummus? (A) Kidney beans (B) Lentils (C) Black beans (D) Chickpeas 8. Which ingredient is commonly used to add a spicy kick to dishes? (A) Cumin (B) Basil (C) Oregano (D) Paprika 9. What is the primary ingredient in pesto sauce? (A) Basil (B) Tomatoes (C) Cream (D) Olive oil 10. Which ingredient is commonly used as a thickening agent in soups and stews? (A) Milk (B) Water (C) Flour (D) Cornstarch 11. What is the primary ingredient in guacamole? (A) Tomatoes (B) Avocado (C) Onions (D) Garlic 12. Which ingredient is commonly used as a leavening agent in bread? (A) Salt (B) Baking soda (C) Sugar (D) Yeast 13. What is the primary ingredient in coleslaw? (A) Spinach (B) Lettuce (C) Cabbage (D) Kale 14. Which ingredient is commonly used to add sweetness to beverages and desserts? (A) Lemon juice (B) Balsamic vinegar (C) Maple syrup (D) Apple cider vinegar 15. What is the primary ingredient in tabbouleh salad? (A) Bulgar wheat (B) Couscous (C) Quinoa (D) Rice 16. Which food additive is commonly used as an anti-caking agent in powdered products? (A) Monosodium glutamate (MSG) (B) Sodium chloride (Salt) (C) Silicon dioxide (D) Calcium propionate 17. What is the purpose of using anti-foaming agents in food processing? (A) To enhance color (B) To increase shelf life (C) To prevent foaming during processing (D) To improve texture 18. Which food additive is commonly used as a stabilizer in ice cream to prevent ice crystal formation? (A) Guar gum (B) Sodium benzoate (C) Ascorbic acid (D) Carrageenan 19. What is the function of leavening agents in baking? (A) To add color (B) To prevent microbial growth (C) To enhance flavor (D) To provide a rising effect in baked goods 20. Which food additive is commonly used as a humectant to retain moisture in baked goods? (A) Calcium propionate (B) Sorbitol (C) Ascorbic acid (D) Sodium benzoate 21. What is the primary function of anticaking agents in food products? (A) To add color (B) To enhance flavor (C) To prevent clumping and improve flowability (D) To stabilize pH 22. Which of the following is NOT a function of food additives? (A) Adding nutritional value (B) Extending shelf life (C) Enhancing flavor (D) Altering food texture 23. Which food additive is commonly used as a preservative in meat products? (A) Sodium nitrite (B) Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) (C) Xanthan gum (D) Sodium benzoate 24. Which category of food additives is used to enhance the color of foods? (A) Colorants (B) Antioxidants (C) Preservatives (D) Emulsifiers 25. What is the purpose of using antioxidants in food products? (A) To extend shelf life by preventing oxidation (B) To add color (C) To improve texture (D) To enhance flavor 26. Which food additive is used to stabilize and thicken foods like salad dressings and sauces? (A) Xanthan gum (B) Aspartame (C) Sodium benzoate (D) Citric acid 27. What is the primary function of emulsifiers in food products? (A) Enhancing color (B) Stabilizing mixtures of water and oil (C) Extending shelf life (D) Increasing sweetness 28. Which food additive is used to regulate acidity in processed foods and beverages? (A) Sodium nitrite (B) Ascorbic acid (C) Citric acid (D) Xanthan gum 29. Which category of food additives is used to prevent microbial growth and spoilage? (A) Flavor enhancers (B) Antioxidants (C) Preservatives (D) Colorants 30. What is the function of humectants in food products? (A) Preventing moisture loss and maintaining texture (B) Enhancing flavor (C) Adding color (D) Extending shelf life 31. Which food additive is used to improve the texture and stability of ice cream? (A) Sodium benzoate (B) Ascorbic acid (C) Xanthan gum (D) Citric acid 32. Which ingredient is a common source of protein in vegetarian diets? (A) Lard (B) Gelatin (C) Tofu (D) Collagen 33. What is the primary ingredient in mayonnaise? (A) Olive oil (B) Egg yolk (C) Vinegar (D) Mustard 34. Which ingredient is a natural sweetener extracted from the sap of certain plants? (A) Stevia (B) Aspartame (C) Saccharin (D) Sucralose 35. Which ingredient is a common source of fiber in food products? (A) White sugar (B) Gelatin (C) Whole wheat flour (D) Corn syrup 36. What is the primary ingredient in cheese? (A) Whey (B) Cream (C) Yogurt (D) Milk 37. Which ingredient is commonly used as a thickening agent in soups and sauces? (A) Gelatin (B) Cornstarch (C) Baking powder (D) Yeast 38. What is the primary ingredient in bread that helps it rise? (A) Yeast (B) Salt (C) Sugar (D) Baking powder 39. Which ingredient is commonly used to add acidity and flavor to foods? (A) Vinegar (B) Lemon juice (C) Cream of tartar (D) Baking soda 40. What is the main ingredient in pasta? (A) Rice (B) Corn (C) Barley (D) Wheat