TEST2

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1	Compared with the natural colourings, synthetic colourings are
		duller
		less stable
		less common
		cheaper


2	Colourings are not permitted in
		orange juice
		baby food
		canned strawberries
		chocolate beans


3	Which of the following statements about MSG is incorrect?
		It possesses little flavour of its own, but enhance the flavour originally present in the food.
		MSG stands for monosodium glutamate.
		It is often added to the candies.
		It functions by stimulating the taste bud.


4	Which of the following methods is not used to preserve food ?
		Adding sugar
		Adding salt
		Adding ammonia
		Putting in the refrigerator


5	Curing refers to the process in which
		meats are soaked in the potassium chloride solution
		meats are soaked in the solution with sodium chloride, sodium nitrate and sodium nitrate
		fruits are soaked in the concentrated sugar solution
		fruits are soaked in the vinegar


6	Which of the following food additives may be carcinogenic?
		Sodium nitrite
		Tartrazine
		MSG
		Sodium benzoate


7	Which of the following methods is usually used to preserve raisins?
		Canning
		Drying
		Irradiation
		Freezing


8	1st statement: Synthetic esters are widely used in drinks and sweets. 2nd statement: Microbes do not grow well in the presence of esters.
		Both statements are true but the 2nd one is not a correct explanation of the 1st one.
		Only one statement is true while the other is false.
		Both statements are true and the 2nd one is a correct explanation of the 1st one.
		Both statements are false.