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