Which of the following is NOT true about artificial coloring with respect to food?

It is defined as any material which contains a dye or a pigment

This dye or pigment can be obtained by extracting a natural dye or pigment from plants or other sources

Caramel falls under its definition

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1.	When the coloring is truly artificial, the food statement food color added needs to be added.
A.	True
B.	False
Answer» C.

Discussion

2.	Which of the following is NOT true about artificial coloring with respect to food?
A.	It is defined as any material which contains a dye or a pigment
B.	This dye or pigment can be obtained by extracting a natural dye or pigment from plants or other sources
C.	Caramel falls under its definition
D.	None of the mentioned
Answer» E.

Discussion

3.	Statement 1: None of the naturally occurring antioxidant phenols are permitted as food additives. Statement 2: Benzoic acid has certain antioxidant properties.
A.	True, False
B.	True, True
C.	False, False
D.	False, True
Answer» C. False, False

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Food Engineering.

When the coloring is truly artificial, the food statement food color added needs to be added.

Which of the following is NOT true about artificial coloring with respect to food?

Statement 1: None of the naturally occurring antioxidant phenols are permitted as food additives.Statement 2: Benzoic acid has certain antioxidant properties.

Statement 1: None of the naturally occurring antioxidant phenols are permitted as food additives.
Statement 2: Benzoic acid has certain antioxidant properties.