Additives & vanilla cupcakes lab report

What is the primary role of vanilla as an additive in vanilla sour cream cupcakes?

• To act as a leavening agent

• To enhance flavour

• To preserve the cupcakes

• To add moisture

Which of the following is an example of an intentional additive in vanilla sour cream cupcakes?

• Dust from the kitchen

• Baking soda

• Plastic particles from packaging

• Insect fragments

What is the main function of baking soda in cupcake recipes?

• To add sweetness

• To provide colour

• To act as a leavening agent

• To enhance flavour

Which of the following is considered an incidental additive?

• Vanilla extract

• Baking powder

• Metal shavings from machinery

• Sour cream

How does baking powder differ from baking soda in its role as a leavening agent?

• Baking powder requires an acidic ingredient to activate

• Baking soda requires an acidic ingredient to activate

• Baking powder adds moisture

• Baking soda adds moisture

What is the purpose of sour cream in vanilla sour cream cupcakes?

• To act as a leavening agent

• To add moisture and richness

• To preserve the cupcakes

• To enhance colour

Which of the following is NOT a flavouring additive?

• Vanilla extract

• Almond extract

• Baking soda

• Lemon zest

What is the chemical reaction that occurs when baking soda is used in a recipe?

• It reacts with water to produce carbon dioxide

• It reacts with an acid to produce carbon dioxide

• It reacts with sugar to produce carbon dioxide

• It reacts with salt to produce carbon dioxide

Which of the following is a common source of vanilla flavouring in cupcakes?

• Vanilla beans

• Artificial vanilla essence

• Vanilla extract

• All of the above

What is the role of leavening agents in baking?

• To add sweetness

• To create a light and airy texture

• To enhance colour

• To preserve the baked goods