Food Sciences Exam 3
Which grade of egg has the most attractive in retail appearance and is typically sold in retail markets
AA
Which of the following is known as vitamin B-12
Cyanocobalamin
The chemical form of vitamin E is known as
Alpha-tocopherol
Toxicity of which mineral is found in the texas panhandle area water supply causes the whitening of teeth
Fluoride
The excessively high levels of calcium in the blood known as _____ impares kidney function and lead to reduced absorption of other essential minerals such as iron, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus.
Gout
Yeast, baking soda, and baking powder are examples of leavening agents
True
Vitamin D, known as the sunshine vitamin, is synthesized by exposure to
Ultraviolet radiation
Which vitamin is a water soluble antioxidant found in citrus fruit
Vitamin C
Each egg shell has approximately ______ pores
12,000
Which of the following temperature and time parameters is appropriate for HTST (high temp, short time)
162 F for 15 seconds
A chicken egg yolk contains approx ___ mg of cholesterol
188
Your body contains up to _____ of iron
1 Teaspoon
Milk must contain __ % milk solids that are not fat
8.25
Retinol is a chemical form of which vitamin
A
Substances like ammonium citrate absorb moisture to keep table salts and sugar from not clumping
Anti-caking agents
Which of the following is not a fat soluble vitamin
B
Which of the following is a thickener added to chocolate milk to give it a smoother creamier texture
Carrageenan
Uncured ham is cured via which ingredient
Celery
Which of the following is an anti-foaming agent
Dimethylpolysiloxane
Compounds that can suspend lipids in water by isolating individual fat droplets using a shell of water or protein molecules or other substances to prevent the fat from coalescing are known as
Emulsifiers
Amylase, bromelain, ficni, propane, and lactase ____ are examples of
Enzymes
Bovine somatotropin is sold by Bayer under the trade name Paylean
False
Brown shelled are nutritionally superior to white shelled eggs
False
Calcium toxicity results in osteoporosis
False
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer made from algae that has a salty-sweet taste
False
Paprika can legally be added to meat to maintain a bright red cherry color
False
Pasteurization is a heating process that renders something sterile
False
Salt has a greater wholesale value per sale weight than cinnamon
False
The state with the greatest number of laying hens is Texas
False
UHT milk remains shelf stable after the package is opened
False
USDA must approve all new food additives
False
Vitamin C is a fat soluble vitamin
False
Which spice is the stigma of the flower
False
Whole milk must contain at least 8.25% milk fat
False
Which fat soluble vitamin was discovered and named in Denmark and is vital to blood clotting functions
K
4.7% of raw cows milk is
Milk fat
The compressed gas used to propel food from its container is
Nitrogen
Which of the following fat replacers is a sucrose polyester that was used in potato chips and causes diarrhea when consumed in excess
Olestra
Which cheese variety has the lowest water content
Parmesan
Which artificial sweetener is found in Sweet n low
Saccharin
Which spice is the stigma of the flower
Saffron
Which of the following bacteria microorganisms should you be concerned with when dealing with uncooked eggs
Salmonella
Acids are food additives used commonly as preservatives because they decrease pH
True
Binders in plant foods such as oxalic acid suppress the absorption of minerals
True
Humans absorb heme iron better than non heme iron
True
Humectants are added to food such as marshmallows to retain moisture and softness
True
Niacin deficiency results in pellagra
True
Potassium is a vitamin commonly found in good quantities in bananas
True
Scurvy results from a deficiency in vitamin C
True
The B vitamins are water soluble vitamins
True
The average person in the US consumes 250 eggs annually
True
The vitelline membrane is a sac that protects the egg yolk and protects it from rupture
True
Vitamin C found in citrus fruits is chemically known as ascorbic acid
True