Food Science Quiz

The government agency responsible for food science research is called?

• FDA

• NSA

• ARS

• NRCS

Which of the following is a purpose of food science research?

• Safer food

• Healthier food

• Better tasting food

• All of the above

The term for a food that retains its taste and texture is?

• Edibility

• Insipidity

• Palatability

• Triteness

Which of the following is not a drying method used for food preservation?

• Chemical

• Freeze

• Mechanical

• Radiation

Bacteria and enzymes are _____________ in cooler temperatures?

• Accelerated

• Slowed

• Stopped

• Unaffected

Heating food to destroy pathogenic organisms is referred to as?

• Fermentation

• Irradiation

• Pasteurization

• All of the above

This is responsible for natural breaking down of food.

• Enzymes

• Hormones

• Bacteria

• Rodents

Making food last longer is called?

• Preservation

• Prevention

• Prolonging

• Propitiation

Which of the following is NOT a bacteria from food?

• Botulinum

• E. Coli

• Fecal Coliform

• Salmonella

Which of the following is NOT a “P” of food safety?

• Preparation

• Preventing Contamination

• Prayer

• Proper Storage