3.6.2.2.2 Additives and GM foods: positive and negative aspects Quiz: AQA Food Preparation and Nutrition, Unit 5

The 20 questions

1. Which additive type is used to give food a colour?

   • Preservatives, which stop bacteria and mould growing
   • Emulsifiers, which keep oil and water mixed together
   • Colourings, which change or restore the colour of food
   • Stabilisers, which keep the texture consistent over time

2. Which additive type helps oil and water stay mixed in a product?

   • Flavourings, which add or enhance taste and aroma
   • Preservatives, which stop bacteria and mould from growing
   • Colourings, which change or restore the colour of food
   • Emulsifiers, which keep oil and water mixed together

3. Which additive type helps to stop bacteria and mould from growing in food?

   • Stabilisers, which keep the texture of a product consistent
   • Flavourings, which add or enhance taste and aroma
   • Preservatives, which stop bacteria and mould from growing
   • Colourings, which change or restore the colour of food

4. Which additive type is used to keep a product's texture consistent?

   • Colourings, which change or restore the colour of food
   • Emulsifiers only, which keep oil and water mixed together in a product
   • Stabilisers, which keep the texture of a product consistent
   • Flavourings, which add or enhance taste and aroma

5. A food label lists a flavouring. What is its purpose?

   • To keep oil and water mixed in the product
   • To stop the food from going mouldy on the shelf
   • To add or enhance the taste or aroma of the food
   • To make the food a brighter colour in the pack for shoppers

6. Which positive aspect of additives is commonly cited?

   • They always improve the nutritional value of the food
   • They always make food healthier for the people who eat it
   • They can extend shelf life and reduce food waste
   • They remove the need for all packaging in the supply chain

7. Which negative aspect of artificial colourings is commonly raised by consumers?

   • Some people worry about possible reactions or effects on children's behaviour
   • They always reduce the price of food in the shops, so cheaper products sell more
   • They always remove allergens from the food in the pack, which makes it safer
   • They are always made from fruit and vegetables grown locally on British farms

8. Which additive helps to thicken a sauce without changing its flavour much?

   • A preservative, which stops mould growing in the sauce
   • A flavouring, which adds taste to the sauce
   • A colouring, which changes the colour of the sauce
   • A stabiliser or thickener

9. What is a GM food?

   • A food that has been fortified with vitamins and minerals
   • A food whose genes have been changed using genetic modification
   • A food that has been grown without any soil or water in a system
   • A food that contains no additives of any kind

10. Which positive aspect of GM foods is commonly cited?

    • Crops always have a shorter shelf life than conventional crops
    • Crops can be made more resistant to pests and diseases
    • Crops always need more pesticide than conventional crops
    • Crops always cost more to produce than conventional crops

11. Which negative aspect of GM foods is raised by some consumers?

    • Concerns about effects on wildlife and the natural environment
    • GM foods always have a lower yield than conventional crops
    • GM foods are always grown in glasshouses under artificial light
    • GM foods always contain no nutrients at all in the product

12. Which additive is used to keep an emulsion from separating in a salad dressing?

    • A flavouring used to add taste to the dressing
    • A colouring used to brighten the dressing
    • An emulsifier
    • A preservative used to keep the dressing fresh

13. Why are additives controlled by law in food production?

    • To remove all flavour from the food in production
    • To make food more expensive for the buyer in the shop
    • To make sure they are safe and used at approved levels
    • To ensure food is always sold in glass jars in the shops

14. Which statement about additives is accurate?

    • Additives always harm health in every case of use
    • Additives are only used in fresh fruit and vegetables on sale
    • Additives can have both positive and negative aspects depending on their use
    • Additives have no effect on food at any stage of production

15. Which consumer concern is linked to genetically modified foods in the wider food debate?

    • Whether GM foods change the weight of the packaging used
    • Whether GM foods remove the need for water in farming
    • Whether GM foods reduce the number of shops selling food
    • Whether GM foods affect the natural diversity of crops

16. A customer wants to avoid foods containing artificial colourings. Which label should they check?

    • The net quantity printed on the front of the pack
    • The ingredients list, which names any colourings added
    • The serving suggestion printed on the back of the pack
    • The use-by date printed near the barcode

17. Which additive type is used in ice cream to stop ice crystals from forming in a large, grainy way?

    • Flavourings, which add taste to the ice cream
    • Preservatives, which stop bacteria growing in the tub
    • Stabilisers, which keep the texture smooth
    • Colourings, which change the colour of the ice cream

18. A manufacturer uses a preservative in a jar of pesto. What is its likely purpose?

    • To make the pesto sweeter for the taste
    • To make the pesto thicker in texture only
    • To make the pesto change colour in the jar over time
    • To help the pesto stay fresh for longer on the shelf

19. Which negative aspect of preservatives is commonly discussed by consumers?

    • Preservatives always remove the vitamins from the food
    • Preservatives always make the food more expensive to buy
    • Concerns about the long-term effects of certain preservatives on health
    • Preservatives always cause food to spoil faster in the pack

20. Which statement about the regulation of additives in the UK is accurate?

    • Additives do not need to be listed on the label of the food
    • Additives must be approved and used within set limits
    • Any manufacturer may use any additive at any level they choose
    • Additives are banned from all foods sold in the UK

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