Exercise (Chapter 5: Chemical for Consumer – Food Additives)

1. Modern food preparation involves the use of chemical additives. Five classes of food additives have been
identified according to their functions.
a) List out all the type of food additives and its functions. [5 marks]
b) Give one example and daily life application for each class of the food additives. [5 marks]
c) Discuss the possible side effects of the five named food additives. [4 marks]

2. Homemakers are encouraged to use natural food additives. Give THREE examples of natural food
additives and their functions. [3 marks]

3. By using appropriate examples, give three type of modern medicines. Describe their functions and side
effect respectively. [6 marks]

4. Recently, traditional medicines have been given due to respects in the medical field. Give THREE
examples of traditional medicines and their functions. [4 marks]