Imprimir Froggy Jumps: Food Colouring Cochineal Quiz ()

1. What is the main source of cochineal used in food colouring?

A

Cochineal insects

B

Beetles

C

Ants

2. Which color is commonly extracted from cochineal?

A

Red

B

Blue

C

Yellow

3. What is the alternative name for cochineal extract?

A

Turmeric

B

Saffron

C

Carmine

4. Which food products may contain cochineal as a colorant?

A

Pasta

B

Yogurt

C

Bread

5. What is the chemical compound responsible for the red color in cochineal?

A

Acetic acid

B

Carminic acid

C

Citric acid

6. Where is cochineal commonly cultivated?

A

Europe

B

Asia

C

South America

7. Which regulatory bodies approve the use of cochineal in food products?

A

UNICEF and WHO

B

FAO and USDA

C

FDA and EFSA

8. What is the traditional use of cochineal by indigenous peoples?

A

Textile dye

B

Medicine

C

Food seasoning

9. How is cochineal extract typically labeled on food products?

A

E120

B

E200

C

E100

10. Which country is the largest producer of cochineal in the world?

A

India

B

Peru

C

Australia