CFC Natural & Artificial Flavor Ingredients 2

Question 1

Isoamyl acetate is the primary aroma compound associated with which flavor?

Accepted Answer

Banana

Answer

Cherry

Answer

Strawberry

Answer

Grape

Question 2

Diacetyl (2,3-butanedione) contributes which characteristic flavor note?

Accepted Answer

Buttery/creamy

Answer

Citrus

Answer

Spicy

Answer

Smoky

Question 3

Ethyl maltol is used in flavor formulations primarily as:

Accepted Answer

A sweet and fruity flavor enhancer

Answer

A bitter masking agent

Answer

A salty taste enhancer

Answer

A color-fixing agent

Question 4

Most fruity flavor compounds belong to which chemical class?

Accepted Answer

Esters

Answer

Aldehydes

Answer

Ketones

Answer

Terpenes

Question 5

FEMA GRAS status for flavor ingredients is evaluated and granted by:

Accepted Answer

The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association expert panel

Answer

FDA toxicologists exclusively

Answer

EPA risk assessors

Answer

The Codex Alimentarius Commission

Question 6

Benzaldehyde is most commonly used to replicate which natural flavor?

Accepted Answer

Almond/cherry

Answer

Mint

Answer

Citrus

Answer

Vanilla