Food science MCQs
1. What is the primary focus of food science?
a) The study of human nutrition
b) The study of food safety and quality
c) The study of food preparation techniques
d) The study of culinary arts
Answer: b) The study of food safety and quality
2. What is the main purpose of food preservation techniques?
a) To enhance food flavor
b) To increase the nutritional value of food
c) To extend the shelf life and prevent spoilage
d) To improve food presentation
Answer: c) To extend the shelf life and prevent spoilage
3. Which method involves heating food to kill harmful microorganisms?
a) Freezing
b) Dehydration
c) Pasteurization
d) Fermentation
Answer: c) Pasteurization
4. What is the role of enzymes in food processing?
a) To enhance the taste of food
b) To catalyze biochemical reactions that improve texture and flavor
c) To increase food color
d) To preserve food
Answer: b) To catalyze biochemical reactions that improve texture and flavor
5. What is “food fortification”?
a) The process of adding vitamins and minerals to food to improve its nutritional value
b) The process of removing nutrients from food
c) The process of adding artificial flavors to food
d) The process of preserving food through canning
Answer: a) The process of adding vitamins and minerals to food to improve its nutritional value
6. Which of the following is a common method of food analysis?
a) Sensory evaluation
b) Sensory overload
c) Food augmentation
d) Taste testing
Answer: a) Sensory evaluation
7. What is the significance of the Maillard reaction in food science?
a) It enhances the color and flavor of cooked foods
b) It prevents the growth of bacteria
c) It increases the shelf life of food
d) It reduces food waste
Answer: a) It enhances the color and flavor of cooked foods
8. What does “GMO” stand for in the context of food science?
a) Genetically Modified Organism
b) General Microbial Organism
c) Granulated Microbial Oatmeal
d) Generic Modified Organic
Answer: a) Genetically Modified Organism
9. What is the role of antioxidants in food?
a) To preserve food by preventing oxidation and spoilage
b) To enhance food texture
c) To improve food color
d) To increase food sweetness
Answer: a) To preserve food by preventing oxidation and spoilage
10. What does “food safety” refer to in food science?
a) The process of enhancing the flavor of food
b) The measures taken to prevent foodborne illnesses and contamination
c) The process of packaging food
d) The study of food history
Answer: b) The measures taken to prevent foodborne illnesses and contamination