Food Contamination and Hazards MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Food Contamination and Hazards, a fundamental topic in the field of Food Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Food Contamination and Hazards MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q31.
Which stage does adulteration take place in?
Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned
Q32.
Which of the following is an adulterant?
Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned
Discuss
Answer: (d).All the mentioned
Discuss
Answer: (c).Adulteration → People falling sick → Spending money on treatment or Court cases
Q35.
Methods for detection of common adulterants are _____
Discuss
Answer: (d).All of the mentioned
Q36.
Tina observed the following when she tested the specific gravity of milk to check for adulteration- the specific gravity was lesser than that of pure milk. She complained to the milk vendor and the next day checked the specific gravity again. This time it came in the range of the desired specific gravity. Can we be assured that this is pure unadulterated milk?
Discuss
Answer: (c).Maybe safe, maybe unsafe
Q37.
A substance intentionally added that preserves flavour and improves taste is called _____
Discuss
Answer: (a).Food additive
Q38.
Which of the following is NOT a function of a food additive _____
Discuss
Answer: (d).None of the mentioned
Q39.
Statement 1: Stabilizers, Emulsifiers are certain examples of food additives.
Statement 2: Antioxidant is a class of food additive.
Discuss
Answer: (b).True, True
Q40.
Statement 1: Food additives are divided into direct and indirect types.
Statement 2: Direct food additives become a part of the food during packaging. These are in trace amounts.
Discuss
Answer: (a).True, False
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