FOS3042

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Who made the earliest peanut butter?
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Aztecs
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What is the energy cost per food dollar as of 2013?
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5.2 cents
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Which of the following statements is incorrect about the job of the International Public Health & Trade Manager at FDA whom you were introduced to one of the additional videos of Module 1?
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Inspecting beef carcasses in the Maryland Abattoir
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What is the average number of items carried in a supermarket today?
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More than 30,000
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Which of the following organizations has a national nutrient database mentioned in the lecture? USDA IFSAC IFT IFAS
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USDA
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What is correct subgroup for white rice in the Grains Food Group?
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Refined
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In what solvent are lipids soluble?
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Chloroform
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What is another name for Vitamin B2?
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Riboflavin
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In which of the following countries the consumers spent the lowest percent of their income on food consumed at home in 2013? Canada Chile China U.S.A
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U.S.A
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Your friend is majoring in Food Science. Which of the following statements is accurate? Their studies examine the influence of food on consumer health. You would hear them talk about the courses they take such as Nutrition and Metabolism or Nutrition Counseling. Their dream job is in Food Product Development. All of the above.
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Their dream job is in Food Product Development.
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Effective packaging for food products can be made with
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An understanding of man-made solid materials
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How does Food Technology differ from Food Science?
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Food Technology is the application of Food Science to manufacture and distribute safe, nutritious ans wholesome food.
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Which of the following breakfast items has the highest sodium (Na) content per 1 oz? Hint: check the USDA's nutrient database. Cereal, ready to eat, all bran complete wheat flakes Oats, instant, fortified, plain, dry Bread, wheat Waffles, plain, frozen, ready-to-heat
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Cereal, ready to eat, all bran complete wheat flakes
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Based on the Food Groups defined to communicate nutrition information, what food is part of the dairy food group?
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Cheddar cheese
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Cellulose is
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a polysaccharide.
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Which of the following is not a correct match? Vitamin B1- Riboflavin Vitamin B3- Niacin Vitamin B9- Folic acid Vitamin B12- Cobalamin
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Vitamin B1- Riboflavin
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Which of the following statements are correct? Vitamin B1- Riboflavin Vitamin B3- Niacin Vitamin B9- Folic acid Vitamin B12- Cobalamin
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All of these are correct.
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What is the most common acid added to food?
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citric acid
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The concept that involves a scale from 0 to 1 and affects microbial growth is known as
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water activity
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The process where sugars and proteins form characteristic flavor compounds and brown melanoidin compounds is called Maillard Browning Carbonyl-Amine Browning Non-enzymatic Browning
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All of the above
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Water Activity (Aw) is defined as
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the ratio of substance vapor pressure / vapor pressure of pure water
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Which fatty acid is also called 18:2?
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linoleic acid
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Saturated fatty acids
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do not contain double bonds in the carbon chain
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Which of the following sugars is typically called "table sugar"?
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sucrose
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Which fatty acid is also called 18:3?
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linolenic acid
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Myoglobin is commonly found in
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red meat
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Which of the following rheological methods measures the time for a liquid to flow down an inclined plane?
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Bostwick consistometer
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Which of the following is considered a natural food colorant?
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carminic acid
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Which of the following instruments measure color? farbenometer crayolanometer colorimeter All of the above
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colorimeter
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Which of the following are aspects of food quality? food safety nutritional content appearance All of the above
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All of the above
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Mediterranean Diet is known to be
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high in monounsaturated fat.
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Which of the following are factors effecting bioavailability? digestibility absorbability binding to indigestible material All of the above
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All of the above
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How many calories or kcals does a gram of protein have?
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4
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Which line below shows the food items in decreasing order of water content? Hint: If you are not sure, check the USDA Nutrient Database. Apple juice, honey, apples, bread, flour, vegetable oil Apples, apple juice, bread, honey, vegetable oil, flour Apple juice, apples, bread, honey, flour, vegetable oil Apples, apple juice, bread, honey, flour, vegetable oil
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Apple juice, apples, bread, honey, flour, vegetable oil
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Which of the following are considered functional groups in foods? Ketone group Methyl group Ester group All of the above
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All of the above
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Titratable acidity
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measures total acidity
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Hydrogenating vegetable oils
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forms trans- fatty acids
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Pectin
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helps form jams and jellies
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Taste receptors on the tongue recognize which of the following? salty astringent oily oaky
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salty
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Which attribute of foods do we quantify when we use the L a b scale?
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Color
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Which of the following is an antioxidant used in food products? Red #40 BHA Ferrous gluconate DATEM
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BHA
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Food Safety and Modernization Act aims to ensure the U.S. food supply is safe by shifting the focus from responding to contamination to
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preventing the contamination.
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What is the name of the panel shown on this food label?
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Information Panel
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What kind of a claim is "Helps support your immune system"?
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Structure/Function Claim
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The ingredient list on a food label must include the common name and function of any approved preservative used in the food. What is the function of powdered cellulose as indicated on the ingredient list of the pizza maker we used as an example in the lecture?
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To prevent caking
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Which of the following is not required to be on the new Nutrition Facts Label?
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Vitamin C
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The Color Additives Amendment
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required the manufacturers to establish the safety of color additives in foods, drugs, cosmetics and certain medical devices.
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The Food Safety and Inspection Service is under which government agency?
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United States Department of Agriculture
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Which of the following shows the two main bodies governing the food supply in the United States? EPA and FDA FDA and FDACS FDA and USDA FDA and IFT
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FDA and USDA
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Which of the following is not one of the 9 certified colors approved for food use? Blue No. 1 Yellow No. 5 Colorant derived from beets Red No. 40
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Colorant derived from beets
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Which agency sets tolerances on pesticide residues in foods?
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EPA
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Regulations written by FDA are published in _____________, under Title ______.
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Code of Federal Regulations, 21
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What is the name of a claim made on the label of a food, that characterizes the relationship of any substance to a disease or health-related condition?
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Health Claim
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Which of the following are responsible for evaluating the safety of their products instead of seeking premarket approval by FDA?
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Manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements (I think this is the answer?)
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Which of the following grades indicates highest quality in beef?
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Prime
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Homogenization is an example of
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Size reduction
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Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of food processing? To eliminate the bacteria in the gut To extend shelf life by inactivating enzymes To provide convenience To eliminate pathogens
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To eliminate the bacteria in the gut
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What is the main reason commercial sterility is preferred over sterility in thermal processing of foods?
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To preserve the nutritional and sensory properties of the food product
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Thermal death time is the F-value a measure of the capacity of a heat treatment to destroy microorganisms also known as the lethality of a thermal process All of the above
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All of the above
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Which food would need the longest heat treatment at a given temperature?
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Pear chunks in heavy syrup
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Which of the following is desirable in frozen foods?
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fast freezing
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The acronym "IQF" stand for
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Individually Quick Frozen
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about frozen foods? Food freezes at 0C (32F). Food freezes from the outside in. Once frozen, food can be transported and stored under refrigeration without thawing. Frozen foods are available to consumers throughout the world.
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Food freezes from the outside in.
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What is the quality defect associated with a hard layer on the outside of foods when undergoing dehydration?
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case hardening
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of sun drying? Very expensive Usually can't get moisture content below 15% Sun drying is so fast the products will be charred All of the above
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Usually can't get moisture content below 15%
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Air drying is a method used to
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dehydrate foods
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On average, how many pound(s) of feed does a broiler chicken eat for its weight to increase 1 pound?
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1.9
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In poultry processing, feathers are removed with
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mechanical "fingers" made of rough, molded rubber like material
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Which of the following is not poultry? Chicken Pork Goose Duck
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Pork
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What is the difference between brown raisins and golden raisins? A. One is made from red grapes, the other green B. How they are dried C. Other ingredients added B and C are correct A, B and C are correct
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B and C are correct
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Where do brown raisins get their color? A. Caramel is added as a colorant B. Maillard reactions form brown pigments C. Polyphenol oxidase naturally found in grapes causes enzymatic browning A and B are correct B and C are correct A, B, and C are correct
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B and C are correct
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Food companies can legally add water to meat and fish using
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phosphates
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Regarding the optimal quality of fish fillets, it is important to
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wait until rigor mortis has concluded before freezing
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If an animal is stressed before harvest, which of the following will occur? fast rigor mortis slow rigor mortis no rigor mortis occurs chemical reactions in the muscle tissue will not occur
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fast rigor mortis
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Why is it better for tougher cuts of meat to be cooked slowly at low temperatures? Shrinking of muscle fibers is lessened at lower temperatures. Connective tissues take time to break down with heat Both of these explain why low and slow cooking helps None of these.
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Both of these explain why low and slow cooking helps
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Which of these make a better meat marinade for dry heat cooking? Soy sauce Wine Vinegar Lemon juice
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Soy sauce
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The process that skims boiled animal fat in water is known as
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rendering
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Which term is associated with high quality of red meat by visually evaluating fat dispersed throughout muscle tissue?
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marbling
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In solvent extraction of oil from oilseeds, what is one way of increasing yield? Wetting the seeds with water Grinding or flaking the seeds Forming the seeds into blocks All of the above
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Grinding or flaking the seeds
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Butter contains approximately
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80% fat
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Which of the following processing step is utilized to prevent formation of crystals in fats and oils that may be stored at lower temperatures?
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Winterizing
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Hexadecanoic fatty acid is also known as
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palmitic acid
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What do whey protein and plum puree have in common?
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They are used as fat substitutes
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Fats and oils are otherwise known as
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triacylglycerols
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Which of the following is NOT due to CO2 in carbonated beverages? Effervescence Tingling mouthfeel Carbonic acid Brown color
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Brown color
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The process in beer production that produces carbon dioxide and ethanol is known as
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fermentation
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In beer production, roasted barley is also known as
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barley malt
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Which of the following ingredients does not lower the pH of a carbonated beverage? Carbon dioxide Citric acid Phosphoric acid Flavors
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Flavors
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Wine is made by adding yeast to fruit juice in
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an anerobic environment
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What is malt?
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Germinated barley (or other grain) in which starch breaking enzymes are activated.
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Of the three major types of tea, which of the following is most common in the United States? Oolong tea Green tea Black tea White tea
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Black tea
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What are adjuncts in beer making?
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Cereals like corn and rice added used to cut down cost and add flavor
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Roasted coffee is often vacuum packaged because
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the flavor is very sensitive
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Which is a juice box made of?
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Paper, aluminum foil and plastic
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Where does the air in a milk shake come from?
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Both from the ice cream and whipping with milk
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How do calcium and magnesium affect brewing? By changing the mouth feel of the beer By affecting the yeast activity By affecting the taste of beer All of the above explain how these minerals affect brewing.
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All of the above explain how these minerals affect brewing.
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Frozen pepperoni pizza offered for sale in interstate commerce falls under the jurisdiction of ________.
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USDA
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Which of the following agencies has the authority to inspect fishing vessels? EPA Fisheries NMFS or NOAA Fisheries CDC TTB
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NMFS or NOAA Fisheries
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Heat transfer occurs during Pasteurization of milk Freezing of broccoli Baking of bread All of the above
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All of the above
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Addition of folic acid to foods is an example of
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Nutrient fortification
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Which of the following is an example of mass transfer that would occur as you prepare a cup of tea for yourself? Diffusion of color, flavor and other compounds into the hot water Aroma compounds that you smell Steaming above the cup All of the above
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All of the above
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Decimal reduction time of a given organism depends on the composition of the medium is how long it takes to destroy 90% of the population depends on the temperature, i.e. it will be shorter at higher temperatures All of the above
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All of the above
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Where is the cold point in a can heated with convection ?
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About 3/4 of the way down along the longitudinal axis
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Heat transfer through the food container is faster if the container is made of
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aluminum
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Enzyme activity in foods that undergo freezing conditions
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slows down
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Which of the following conditions might occur when foods are frozen? crystal nucleation differential combination obfuscation dilution of water
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crystal nucleation
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Refrigeration is considered
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a mild form of food preservation
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Among the ones listed below, which type of freezer provide the fastest heat transfer? Plate freezer Belt freezer Still air room freezer None of these because freezing does not involve heat transfer
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Plate freezer
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What causes freezer burn?
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Loss of water over time due to fluctuations in temperature
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Which of the following is a reason to dehydrate food? food preservation to dilute the mineral content of the food to increase the weight of the food All of the above
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food preservation
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A typical poultry processing plant will slaughter approximately
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1 million birds a week
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Which government agency oversees the harvesting of poultry?
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US Dept. of Agriculture
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Which of the following pairs shows two cuts that cannot be obtained from the same side of a beef carcass? Chuck roast and rib eye steak Filet mignon and T-bone steak Shank and brisket Shank and round steak
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Filet mignon and T-bone steak
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Which of the following answers is associated with the quality of red meat and fish? age of the red meat or fish preservative content natural preservative content analysis of glossy visual factors
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age of the red meat or fish
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Why does the processor want to remove chlorophyll from vegetable oil?
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Chlorophyll would contribute to oxidation of the oil
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Which of the following makes thinner cookies: Butter (80% fat) or shortening (100% fat)?
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Butter
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You found this chocolate bar stashed away in the corner of a drawer several months ago. There is a white haze on the surface. What is it?
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Cocoa butter crystals rearranged over time
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Which is NOT a method used to decaffeinate coffee?
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Chill proofing
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Which of the following are types of water available in the United States as beverages? Mineral water Sparking water Purified water All of the above
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All of the above
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Which of the following is the technique in beer making that's used to produce wort for subsequent fermentation? pitching sparging mashing malting
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mashing
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Which of the following is not a food product that is sold in packages that are very similar to juice boxes? Broth Wine Beer Milk
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Beer
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Which of the following minerals is not a primary concern for brewers? Phosphorus Zinc Magnesium Copper
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Phosphorus
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What causes variability in the taste of orange juice? Amount of sunshine, rain during the growing season Differences in sugar, acid and flavor compounds in oranges Whether the juice comes from early or late fruit in the growing season All of the above
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All of the above
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Which of the following is a source of microbial contamination of foods? Irrigation water Improperly washed hands of the food preparer Drains and floors in the manufacturing facility All of these
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All of these
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Which of the following statements about chill injury is incorrect? Discoloration, pitting and surface decay are common symptoms. Internal browning in apples may indicate they have been stored under 36-38 degrees F. Fruit of temperate origin (apple, pomegranate) are more tolerant to chill injury than tropical fruit. Bananas can tolerate lower temperatures than avocados.
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Bananas can tolerate lower temperatures than avocados.
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Ionizing radiation approved for use on foods are
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Gamma rays and X-rays
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Plasmolysis is... the mechanism of action for salt or sugar used as food preservative. caused by high osmotic pressure outside the cell. the shrinkage of microbial cells due to water loss. All of these.
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All of these.
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Although Norovirus is thought to be responsible for 50% of foodborne gastroenteritis in the United States
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it is rarely diagnosed because symptoms disappear within 24 hours and are not reported
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Lactic acid is one of the main products of
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bacterial fermentation
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Which of the following may be the reason(s) for strawberries frozen in a home freezer to be mushy when thawed? 1. Slow freezing 2. Fast freezing 3. Polyphenol oxidase activity 4. Cell shrinkage and rupture
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1 and 4
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Which is a good way to keep guacamole from turning brown? Keeping in a well-sealed container Using avocados dipped in sugar Adding salt All of these
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Keeping in a well-sealed container
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Contamination of organisms that cause foodborne illness is uncommon in
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commercially processed foods
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The most common way of reducing foodborne pathogens in food is
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to properly cook the food
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Heat applied to make scrambled eggs
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Denature proteins
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Which of the following organisms is associated with the direct contact of cat feces? Felix felicis Toxoplasma gondii Cyclospora Cryptosporidium parvum
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Toxoplasma gondii
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Why would one sometimes see rice salt shakers?
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Rice helps salt flow freely by binding excessive moisture.
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Which of the following are potential hazards in foods? chemical physical biological All of the above
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All of the above
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Which microorganism is otherwise known as STEC? E. coli O157:H7 Shigella Salmonella Clostridium botulinum
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E. coli O157:H7
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Which of the following is a parasitic hazard in raw pork? Trichinella E. coli O157:H7 Salmonella Clostridium
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Trichinella
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Which of the following statements is not correct? It is impossible for certain food commodities to be free from insects or insect parts. Trichinella spiralis is a parasitic nematode that may finds its way into pork products. Salmon and certain other fish shoudl be frozen if they are to be used in sushi. FDA sets a zero tolerance for insects and insect parts.
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FDA sets a zero tolerance for insects and insect parts.
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All of the following statements about enzymes are correct EXCEPT: Proteolytic enzymes are also known as proteases. Pectin methyl esterase causes browning of cut fruit. Cloud loss in orange juice is due to enzyme activity. Proteolytic enzymes in fish cause tissue softening during storage.
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Pectin methyl esterase causes browning of cut fruit.
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Which of the following is not a result of oxidation in foods? Rancidity in oils and fatty food Cloud loss in orange juice Destruction of vitamins, pigments, flavors Decrease in overall eating quality in fish
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Cloud loss in orange juice
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How do microwave ovens heat food?
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by heating water molecules through intermolecular friction.
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What is controlled atmosphere storage?
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Storage conditions where carbon dioxide level is increased and oxygen level is decreased
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Each of the following indicates a desirable characteristic of a chemical preservative except: Is active on a wide spectrum of spoilage and pathogenic organisms Enhances flavor and color of the product Is active throughout the shelf life of the food. Does not interfere with microbial activity such as leavening of bread.
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Enhances flavor and color of the product
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Irradiation is approved for use with
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spices, seeds, lettuce, potatoes, meat.
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Why is raw milk "off limits" according to the authors of the book "Food Bites"?
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Because of Listeria.
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Which of the following combinations are not commonly encountered during drying? Low temperature-high humidity High temperature-high humidity High temperature-low humidity Medium temperature-medium humidity
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High temperature-high humidity (pretty sure this is the answer)
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Which of the following statements is incorrect about freezing? The initial freezing of water in foods decreases the freezing point of the food. When extracellular water freezes, microbial cells lose water. Freezing is a lethal process that can be used to eliminate all microbial cells. Surviving microorganisms in thawed products can cause spoilage.
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Freezing is a lethal process that can be used to eliminate all microbial cells.
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Which of the following can be used to control microbial growth in foods? Keeping food alive for as long as possible Chemicals such as short chain organic acids, salt and sugar Removing moisture by heat All of these
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All of these
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Fermentation and pickling of vegetables are examples of
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controlled spoilage
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Which of the following help rice grains absorb fairly large levels of moisture in a salt shaker? The shape of the grains. The similarity of grain color to the color of the salt crystals. The starchy matrix inside the grains which allow swelling. The rice proteins which are salted out of the saturated salt solution.
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The starchy matrix inside the grains which allow swelling.