Food Preservation and Food Biotechnology
Description: This quiz covers the topic of Food Preservation and Food Biotechnology, focusing on the methods and techniques used to preserve and enhance the quality of food products. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: food preservation food biotechnology food safety food quality |
Which of the following is a common method of food preservation that involves the removal of water from food to prevent microbial growth?
Which food preservation method involves heating food to a high temperature for a short period to kill microorganisms and inactivate enzymes?
Which food preservation technique involves the use of low temperatures to slow down microbial growth and enzymatic reactions?
Which food preservation method involves the addition of salt or sugar to food to inhibit microbial growth?
Which food preservation technique involves the use of beneficial microorganisms to convert food components into desirable products?
Which food preservation method involves the use of controlled atmospheres, such as modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) or vacuum packaging, to inhibit microbial growth?
Which food preservation technique involves the use of irradiation to kill microorganisms and extend the shelf life of food?
What is the primary role of food additives in food preservation?
Which food preservation method involves the use of high pressure to inactivate microorganisms and enzymes in food?
What is the main purpose of using starter cultures in food fermentation?
Which food preservation technique involves the use of pulsed electric fields to inactivate microorganisms in food?
What is the primary role of antioxidants in food preservation?
Which food preservation method involves the use of antimicrobial peptides to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in food?
What is the primary role of enzymes in food biotechnology?
Which food biotechnology technique involves the use of genetically modified microorganisms to produce food ingredients or additives?