Food Fraud Detection Quiz

What was the main product involved in the 2023 counterfeiting case discussed in the video?

• Fine art

• Currency

• Wine

• Olive oil

Which ancient civilization was known to engage in olive oil forgery?

• Ancient Chinese

• Ancient Greeks

• Ancient Egyptians

• Ancient Romans

What scientific method is highlighted as effective in detecting adulterated olive oil?

• Mass spectrometry

• DNA analysis

• Chromatography

• Spectrophotometry

What is a common fraudulent practice in the seafood market?

• Using synthetic fish oils

• Selling expired fish

• Mislabeling cheaper fish as expensive ones

• Adding artificial flavors to fish

Which technique is used to verify the authenticity of seafood?

• Spectral imaging

• Chemical fingerprinting

• DNA barcoding

• Isotope analysis

What percentage of imported honey was found to be adulterated according to a 2023 EU report?

• 30%

• 59%

• 46%

• 23%

What molecule is used to detect fake maple syrup?

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Phenolics

• Fructose

What is the main issue with imitation vanilla products?

• They are unsafe to eat

• They are often mislabeled as real vanilla

• They are more expensive than real vanilla

• They have a stronger flavor than real vanilla

What process is used by real vanilla plants that helps in distinguishing them from synthetic vanillin?

• Photosynthesis

• Crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM)

• Fermentation

• Glycolysis

What tool is used to analyze carbon isotopes in vanilla products?

• Infrared spectrometer

• Isotope ratio mass spectrometer

• Nuclear magnetic resonance

• Gas chromatograph