Food Additives

Which government agency regulates the use of food additives in Canada?

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

• Health Canada

• Environment Canada

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Which of the following is an example of an intentional food additive?

• Pesticide residue

• Salt

• Dust particles

• Insect fragments

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

Which of the following is an example of an incidental food additive?

• Sugar

• Vitamin C

• Metal shavings from processing equipment

• Food colouring

What is the primary purpose of using food colouring as an additive?

• To increase the nutritional value of food.

• To enhance the visual appeal of food.

• To preserve the food for longer periods.

• To reduce the cost of food production.

Which of the following is a function of antioxidants as food additives?

• To add sweetness to food.

• To prevent oxidation and spoilage.

• To thicken food products.

• To add a sour taste to food.

Which of the following is a reason for adding vitamins and minerals to food products?

• To increase the weight of the product.

• To improve or maintain the nutritive value.

• To enhance the colour of the product.

• To reduce the cost of production.

any food additive known to cause cancer in food or animals may not be added to food.

• Delaney Clause

• Santa Clause

• Food Additives

• GRAS List

What are preservatives?

• Substances that add colour to food.

• Substances that enhance the flavour of food.

• Substances that prevent spoilage and extend shelf life.

• Substances that increase the nutritional value of food.

What are nitrites, and why are they illegal?

• Nitrites are natural sugars, and they are illegal because they cause obesity.

• Nitrites are artificial sweeteners, and they are illegal because they cause diabetes.

• Nitrites are preservatives, and they are illegal because they can form carcinogenic compounds.

• Nitrites are food dyes, and they are illegal because they cause allergic reactions.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-3

What is the role of emulsifiers in food products?

• To separate oil and water in food.

• To combine oil and water in food.

• To add a bitter taste to food.

• To increase the acidity of food.