FA - CARBS

A food company wants to improve the fiber content in their cereal product. Which ingredient should they add?

• Whole wheat flour
• Oat bran
• Sugar syrup

A bakery is experiencing issues with bread texture. The bread is too hard and dry. What carbohydrate modification can help?

• Increase sugar
• Increase hydration
• Reduce fermentation

A beverage company wants to reduce sugar content while maintaining sweetness. Which carbohydrate-based sweetener is the best alternative?

• Aspartame
• Stevia
• Maltodextrin

A food scientist is testing a new energy drink for glucose levels. Which method should they use for accurate carbohydrate determination?

• Polarimetry
• Lane-Eynon Method
• Refractometry

A nutritionist is designing a diet for diabetics. Which carbohydrate should they limit?

• Glucose
• Starch
• Fiber

A dairy company wants to enhance the stability of yogurt. Which carbohydrate would help?

• Pectin
• Cellulose
• Starch

A food manufacturer wants to measure total starch in their product. Which method should they use?

• AOAC 996.11
• Phenol-Sulfuric Acid
• HPLC

A researcher needs to separate different sugar components in a juice sample. What method should they apply?

• Paper Chromatography
• Thin Layer Chromatography
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography

A consumer wants to check fiber content on a food label. Which term should they look for?

• Net Carbohydrates
• Total Carbohydrates
• Dietary Fiber

A nutrition expert is advising an athlete on carbohydrate intake. Which type of carbohydrate should be prioritized before intense exercise?

• Fructose
• Sucrose
• Glucose