NFS 5130 Quiz 6 Dec 8, 2016
Total Points = 1x15
Name______ _____________ Number____________________
1. Bitter taste is due to the presence of
a. acid
b. small metal ions
c. alkaloids
d. hydroxyl groups
2. The sweet sensation has been explained by the Shallenberger model. A
sensory panel evaluated 3 compounds, A, B and C and rated them as
being sweet, not sweet and slightly bitter respectively. Based on the
model, you would expect compound __________ to H-Bond strongly with
the sweet taste receptor.
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. None of the above
3. Of the compounds in question 3 above, the following have hydrophobic
centers
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. None of the above
4. _________ is an example of a bitter compound
a. naringen
b. tartaric acid
c. fructose
d. acetic acid
5. ___________ is used as a flavor enhancer
a. monosodium glutamate
b. protein hydrozylate
c. menthol
d. vitamin C
6. Gum Arabic is a good carrier for flavor encapsulation because
a. it can retain taste molecules gave a point to this answer as well
b. it has low solubility in water
c. it has good surface active properties
d. it has a slightly sweet taste.
7. Aroma substances are usually