Question 1

The definition of a food additive is short, clear cut, and to the point.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The government agency with authority over the Food Additives Amendment is the:

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A)   Environmental Protection Agency
B)   Federal Trade Commission
C)   Food and Drug Administration
D)   United States Department of Agriculture
E)   United States Department of InteriorF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Distinguish between:

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Question 4

Cochineal and saffron are additives approved as

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A)   Anti-caking agents
B)   Coloring agents
C)   Antioxidants
D)   Nutritional additives
E)   None of theseF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 5

Discuss the following provisions of the Food Additives Amendment of 1958.

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Burden of proof [The Food and Drug Administration transferred the burden of proof from the government to industry. Industry now has to prove to the government that a food additive has been tested for safety, before the additive can be approved.]
Gras list [Generally Recognized as Safe. GRAS are additives in use prior to 1958. These are currently being tested for safety.]
Delaney clause [The cancer clause. No additive is permitted in a food if it is found to cause cancer in man or animal. The Delaney Clause is currently under debate. Cyclamates are one example of the Delaney Clause in effect. Cyclamates were banned and now are being reinstated.]

Question 6

Several gums from natural sources are used as additives to improve texture in a variety of products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 7

List several functions of intentional food additives.

Accepted Answer

[To enhance nutritive value, to improve flavor, color, and texture, to extend shelf life, to control pH, for leavening, for bleaching and maturing, and to ease manufacturing problems.]

Question 8

The federal agency responsible for defining food additives and authorizing their use is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   EPA
B)   Bureau of Homeland Security
C)   Agricultural Research Service
D)   FDA
E)   None of theseF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Processing aids that are added to foods during manufacturing may serve in such roles as:

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A)   Clarifying agents
B)   Catalysts,
C)   Flocculents
D)   A and B
E)   A, B, C and othersF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 10

The Color Additives Amendments of 1960 provide different regulations from the original Food Additives Amendment.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Discuss the role and function of the Food and Drug Administration.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Tests for the safety of food additives include:

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A)   Acute tests
B)   prolonged tests
C)   Chronic
D)   Long-term or extended tests
E)   All of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The guide to manufacturers regarding food additives if the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Food Chemicals Codex
B)   USDA Dietary Guidelines
C)   RDA and RDI,
D)   RDI only
E)   none of these.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

EAFUS stands for"

Accepted Answer

A)   Edible Additives For the U.S
B)   Eating Additives From the U.S.
C)   Edible Alternatives For the U.S
D)   Eating Alternatives for the U.S.
E)   Everything Added to Food in the United StatesF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

EAFUS is the acronym for Energy Added to Foods in the United States,

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Acacia gum is approved as a

Accepted Answer

A)   Chewing gum
B)   Thickening agent
C)   Grain starch
D)   pH control agent
E)   None of theseF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 17

Acetic acid is approved as a:

Accepted Answer

A)   Sequestrant,
B)   Coloring agent
C)   Reducing agent
D)   pH control agent
E)   None of theseF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

The Food Additives Amendment of 1958:

Accepted Answer

A)   Contains the Delaney clause
B)   Requires extensive proof of safety for food additives\
C)   Sets forth the definition of food additives
D)   Shifts the burden of proof from the federal government to industry
E)   All of the above.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

Cochineal is available from natural sources and is not manufactured by chemists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Additives classified as GRAS are tested in the same manner as additives not considered to be GRAS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Food Additives

The definition of a food additive is short, clear cut, and to the point.

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The government agency with authority over the Food Additives Amendment is the:

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Distinguish between:

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Accidental and intentional food additive...
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Cochineal and saffron are additives approved as

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Discuss the following provisions of the Food Additives Amendment of 1958.

Several gums from natural sources are used as additives to improve texture in a variety of products.

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List several functions of intentional food additives.

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[To enhance nutritive value, to improve flavor, color, and texture, to extend shelf life, to control pH, for leavening, for bleaching and maturing, and to ease manufacturing problems.]

The federal agency responsible for defining food additives and authorizing their use is the:

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Processing aids that are added to foods during manufacturing may serve in such roles as:

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The Color Additives Amendments of 1960 provide different regulations from the original Food Additives Amendment.

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Discuss the role and function of the Food and Drug Administration.

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Tests for the safety of food additives include:

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The guide to manufacturers regarding food additives if the:

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EAFUS stands for"

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EAFUS is the acronym for Energy Added to Foods in the United States,

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Acacia gum is approved as a

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Acetic acid is approved as a:

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The Food Additives Amendment of 1958:

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Cochineal is available from natural sources and is not manufactured by chemists.

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Additives classified as GRAS are tested in the same manner as additives not considered to be GRAS.

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Exam 18: Food Additives

The definition of a food additive is short, clear cut, and to the point.

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The government agency with authority over the Food Additives Amendment is the:

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Distinguish between:

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Cochineal and saffron are additives approved as

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Several gums from natural sources are used as additives to improve texture in a variety of products.

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List several functions of intentional food additives.

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The federal agency responsible for defining food additives and authorizing their use is the:

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Processing aids that are added to foods during manufacturing may serve in such roles as:

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The Color Additives Amendments of 1960 provide different regulations from the original Food Additives Amendment.

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Discuss the role and function of the Food and Drug Administration.

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Tests for the safety of food additives include:

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EAFUS stands for"

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EAFUS is the acronym for Energy Added to Foods in the United States,

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Acacia gum is approved as a

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Cochineal is available from natural sources and is not manufactured by chemists.

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