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This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Food Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
THE_ADMIXTURE_OF_A_SEMI_MOIST_ANIMAL_FOOD_IS_SUBJECTED_TO_A_SUB_ATMOSPHERIC_PRESSURE_TO______?$ |
A. | Prevent expansion of resulting plastic mass in the extruder |
B. | Enhancing expansion of resulting plastic mass in the extruder |
C. | Enhancing contraction of resulting plastic mass in the extruder |
D. | None of the mentioned |
Answer» B. Enhancing expansion of resulting plastic mass in the extruder | |
2. |
In a specified system, water activity is defined as the ratio of _____$ |
A. | Fugacity of water vapor to fugacity of pure water at the specified system temperature and 1 atmospheric pressure |
B. | Fugacity of pure water at the specified system temperature and 1 atmospheric pressure to fugacity of water vapor |
C. | Fugacity of pure water at the specified system temperature and 1 atmospheric pressure |
D. | Fugacity of water vapor |
Answer» B. Fugacity of pure water at the specified system temperature and 1 atmospheric pressure to fugacity of water vapor | |
3. |
Which_of_the_following_is_an_important_criteria_for_a_pet_food_to_have_storage_stability?$ |
A. | Water activity is less than one |
B. | Water activity is less than one & High mold inhibitor |
C. | High mold inhibitor |
D. | Neither of the mentioned |
Answer» C. High mold inhibitor | |
4. |
Which of the following is a property of semi-moist food? |
A. | Plastic, easily masticated |
B. | Do not produce sense of dryness |
C. | Less susceptible to fat oxidation |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
Statement 1: With respect to meat, the red portion contains a salt binder to cause tackiness at temperatures above 48 deg C? |
A. | |
B. | True, False |
C. | True, True |
Answer» C. True, True | |
6. |
Which of the following property of propylene glycol makes it the most functional as an additive for use in combination with matrix material? |
A. | Propylene glycol + sorbital impart softness to product |
B. | Acts as a mold inhibator |
C. | Serves plasticizing for texture |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» E. | |
7. |
Which of the following is true about sugar in water soluble solids? |
A. | With the increase in moisture, the level of sugar will decrease correspondingly to maintain a certain bacteriostatic effect |
B. | Its level will vary depending on level of auxiliary water soluble solids, offering an increase in osmotic pressure |
C. | None of the mentioned |
D. | Neither of the mentioned |
Answer» C. None of the mentioned | |
8. |
An antimycotic can be added to the product by _____ |
A. | Application as esters of the parabens |
B. | Sprayed onto the surface by diluting in water |
C. | Application as esters of the parabens & Sprayed onto the surface by diluting in water |
D. | Neither of the mentioned |
Answer» D. Neither of the mentioned | |
9. |
Animal foods must include _____ which prevent the growth of molds and yeast and are adaptable to highly soluble solid concentrations. |
A. | Antibodies |
B. | Antibacteria |
C. | Antimycotic |
D. | All of the mentioned |
Answer» D. All of the mentioned | |
10. |
Dog and cat food are prepared for the consumer in _____ form. |
A. | Dry cereal-like texture and high moisture content |
B. | Meat-like texture and high moisture content |
C. | None of the mentioned |
D. | Neither of the mentioned |
Answer» C. None of the mentioned | |
11. |
_____ is known to discolor when held at high temperatures for extended periods. |
A. | Sorbic acid |
B. | Potassium sorbate |
C. | Sorbic acid & Potassium sorbate |
D. | Neither of the mentioned |
Answer» D. Neither of the mentioned | |
12. |
Statement 1: Sorbic acid is an effective fungistatic agent. |
A. | |
B. | True, False |
C. | True, True |
Answer» C. True, True | |