Review Additives

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Iodized salt and vitamin D-fortified milk are two examples that show how food additives can help eliminate ____.

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deficiency disease

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Food additives may be used to: destroy nutrients, deceive customers, disguise faulty problems in products, enhance appearance

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enhance appearance

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The controversies over saccharin and nitrites illustrate the concerns about harm arising from the ____ use of food additives.

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both of the above

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Because they have a long "track record" of safe use, salts and spices are included on the government's ____ list.

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GRAS

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One difference between natural and synthetic additives is that ____.

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synthetic additives are created in laboratories

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Why is food coloring added to many foods?

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To make foods more visually appealing, to make the flavor more intense, and color gives your brain more information.

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Why are synthetic additives used instead of natural additives?

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Synthetic additives are used instead of natural additives because of an almost unlimited supply, cost, and not being dependent on weather or climate.

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____ stabilizes acids and bases. Options: pH control agents, anticaking agents, preservatives, humectants

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pH control agents

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The Delaney Clause is designed to ___.

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prevent the addition of cancer-causing agents in foods

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An example of an incidental additive is ____.

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acrylamide in French fries