Which of the following best defines food processing?
A) The preparation of food by cooking
B) The transformation of raw ingredients into packaged foods
C) The selling of food in markets
D) The preservation of food in refrigerators
Which of the following is NOT a primary source of food?
A) Plants
B) Animals
C) Minerals
D) Fossil fuels
Which food group is a rich source of dietary fiber?
A) Dairy
B) Fruits
C) Meat
D) Oils
Which food group is a rich source of dietary fiber?
A) Dairy
B) Fruits
C) Meat
D) Oils
Which of the following is a type of minimally processed food?
A) Freshly squeezed orange juice
B) Frozen pizza
C) Canned soup
D) Potato chips
Which ingredient is primarily responsible for the leavening in yeast bread?
A) Sugar
B) Baking powder
C) Yeast
D) Salt
What is the main function of gluten in bread making?
A) Sweetening
B) Color
C) Structure and elasticity
D) Preservation
Which type of flour is most commonly used in cake preparation?
A) Whole wheat flour
B) Bread flour
C) Cake flour
D) All-purpose flour
What is the ideal temperature range for proofing yeast dough?
A) 10-20°C
B) 20-30°C
C) 30-40°C
D) 40-50°C
What causes cookies to spread too much during baking?
A) Using too much flour
B) Using too much butter or sugar
C) Overmixing the dough
D) Baking at a low temperature
Which nutrient is most commonly associated with fruits and vegetables?
A) Protein
B) Vitamin C
C) Fat
D) Vitamin D
What is the main ingredient in fruit squash?
A) Fruit juice
B) Sugar
C) Water
D) All of the above
What is the primary purpose of adding pectin in jam preparation?
A) Flavor enhancement
B) Preservative
C) Thickening agent
D) Coloring agent
11. Which of the following is NOT typically an ingredient in traditional pickle
preparation?
A) Vinegar
B) Salt
C) Sugar
D) MILK
What is the main ingredient in tomato ketchup?
A) Sugar
B) Vinegar
C) Tomatoes
D) Corn syrup
Which nutrient is most abundant in milk?
A) Vitamin C
B) Calcium
C) Iron
D) Fiber
What is the purpose of pasteurizing milk?
A) To increase its fat content
B) To extend its shelf life by killing harmful bacteria
C) To add vitamins and minerals
D) To improve its taste
Which pasteurization method involves heating milk to 72°C for 15 seconds?
A) Batch pasteurization
B) UHT pasteurization
C) HTST pasteurization
D) Sterilization
What is the primary ingredient needed to make paneer?
A) Yogurt
B) Butter
C) Milk
D) Cheese
What is the main byproduct obtained during the preparation of butter from
cream?
A) Whey
B) Buttermilk
C) Lactose
D) Casein
Which bacterial culture is essential for yoghurt preparation?
A) Streptococcus thermophilus
B) Lactobacillus bulgaricus
C) Both A and B
D) Escherichia coli
Which cereal is the primary ingredient in cornflakes?
A) Wheat
B) Barley
C) Corn
D) Rice
What is the main nutritional benefit of pulses?
A) High in fat
B) High in protein and fiber
C) High in carbohydrates
D) High in sugar
What type of wheat is typically used for pasta production?
A) Soft wheat
B) Hard red wheat
C) Durum wheat
D) White wheat
Which of the following is NOT a typical step in noodle preparation?
A) Mixing and kneading the dough
B) Fermenting the dough
C) Rolling and cutting the dough
D) Drying or cooking the noodles
What is the main difference between pasta and noodles?
A) Ingredients used
B) Cooking methods
C) Shape and size
D) Country of origin
Which vitamin is commonly added to cereals like cornflakes to enhance their
nutritional value?
A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin B12
What is the main purpose of blanching vegetables before freezing?
A) To add flavor
B) To kill enzymes that cause spoilage
C) To change color
D) To remove pesticides
Which process is commonly used to remove the outer husk of pulses?
A) Roasting
B) Hulling
C) Fermenting
D) Sprouting
Which of the following is a major benefit of consuming whole grains over
refined grains?
A) Lower calorie content
B) Higher fiber content
C) Less cooking time
D) Lower cost