Quarter 2 - Module 2: Consumer Chemistry
Quarter 2 - Module 2: Consumer Chemistry
Quarter 2 - Module 2: Consumer Chemistry
Consumer Chemistry
Quarter 2 - Module 2
Chemical Properties of Food Additives
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Consumer Chemistry– Grade 9
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Quarter 2 - Module 2:
Chemical Properties of Food Additives
First Edition, 2020
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This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from
public institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator, in helping the learners meet the
standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and
economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire
the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and
circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners’ progress while allowing them to manage their own
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do
the tasks included in the module.
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This is a brief drill or review to help you link the
What’s In
current lesson with the previous one.
Food additives are substances that are applied to food in order to retain and
enhance its quality, freshness, taste, texture, or appearance. The chemical
composition of the additives varies and each additive must be determined on its
individual cost and benefit. It should also be mentioned that food additives are
usually use in limited amounts and are extremely low in their contribution to the
overall cost of the foods which they are added.
After passing through this module, you are expected to describe the
chemical properties of food additives. Specifically, it will help you to:
identify the chemical properties of food additives;
What I Know
Directions: Read the statements carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Food additives are substances that are added to food to preserve or enhance the
food’s freshness, taste and appearance. Which of the following are the two
groups of food additives?
a. organic and inorganic c. compounds and mixtures
b. natural and synthetic d. biotic and abiotic
2. Which of the following is a coating agent?
a. potassium nitrite c. cottonseed oil
b. myrrh oil d. chlorophyll
3. Which of the following are substances that can shield the cells from free radicals
that can play a role in the development of heart disease and cancer?
a. antioxidants c. emulsifiers
b. color fixative d. preservatives
4. It is a caratenoid that occurs naturally in tomatoes.
a. chlorophyll c. propyll gallate
b. lycopene d. sorbic acid
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5. Which of the following is the agent that decreases and hinders foam formation in
liquids during industrial processes?
a. defoamers c. stabilizers
b. emulsifiers d. thickeners
6. It is applied to foods to boost their taste and scent.
a. enzymes c. gum-based agents
b. food flavorings d. sweeteners
7. Cottonseed oil is a clear oily liquid used in the manufacture of _____ .
a. bubble gum c. ice cream
b. candy d. oleomargarine
8. Corn oil is a clear, light yellow liquid with a characteristic odor resembling
cooked sweet corn. Which of the following food additive categories does corn oil
belong?
a. coating agent c. preservatives
b. gum-based agent d. sweeteners
9. Casein is an odourless, yellow tan colored thickeners used in the fortification of
cereals, bread and cheese. Which of the following is the molecular formula of
casein?
a. C38H60O18 c. C81H125N22O39P
b. C4H5NO4S d. C10H11ClN2O2
10. Which of the following is used as coagulant for tofu?
a. locust bean gum c. potassium alginate
b. gypsum d. potassium nitrate
11. Gum-based agents are only for chew use and are non-absorbable by the body.
Which of the following is a gum-based agent?
a. C9H13NO c. C18H37N(CH3)2
b. C9H10O3 d. C4H6O2
12. Guar gum is used to stop ice dreg from forming and increase the frozen stability
of frozen food. What food additive category does guar gum belong?
a. thickener c. emulsifier
b. stabilizer d. coagulant
13. Potassium alginate is an odorless, tasteless, yellow granular powder and is
used in dairy and canned fruits production. Potassium alginate is _____ .
a. acid regulator c. preservative
b. coagulant d. thickener
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14. Acid regulators help control the level of acidity to prevent the spread of
microorganisms in various foods. Which of the following substances is an acid
regulator?
a. Petrolatum c. DL—Malic acid
b. Invertose d. Capsanthin
15. Annatto extracts occur as dark red solutions or suspensions in water or oil. It is
used in fish and meat products, soft drinks, snack foods and dry mixes. What
category of food additive does Annattoo belong?
a. Anticaking agents c. Food flavorings
b. Colorants d. Preservatives
What’s In
SODIUM BENZOATE
SULFITE
SALT
NITRITE
BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE
Activity
Make A Word
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What is It
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2. Gum-based agents make bubble gum and chewing gum foaming and chewy.
Gum based agents are only for chew use and are non-absorbable by the body
and thus nontoxic for they are not dissolve in water and fat.
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5. Sweeteners - are any of the different natural and artificial substances in food and
drinks that have a sweet taste. They may be for processes such as food
preservation, fermentation, (in brewing and wine making) baking (where they
contribute to texture, tenderization and leavening), and food browning and
caramelization.
Softdrinks and cereals contains food additives, giving them a sweet taste.
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6. Colorants - any dye, pigment or material that imparts color when applied to food
or drinks. They are available in many forms including oils, powders, gels, and
pastes.
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Ham and kimchi uses food products that contain preservatives.
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Tofu uses coagulants while ice cream uses thickeners during processing.
10. Thickeners - these agents include polysaccharides such as gums and starches
or proteins such as gelatin. Thickening agents improve the viscosity of food
preparations without influencing other properties like taste.
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11. Color fixative - also known as coloring agents. It includes substances that are
capable of coloring substances in meat and meat products, so that the meat will
show good color and will not be broken down or damaged in food processing,
preservation and other methods. This is primarily due to the combination of nitric
oxide formed from nitrite with myoglobin and hemoglobin in meat to create
nitroso-myoglobin and hemoglobin that illustrates a form of bright red.
12. Antioxidants - are substances that can shield the cells from free radicals that
can play a role in the development of heart disease, cancer and other diseases.
Free radicals are molecules formed when food is broken down by the body or
when exposed to smoke or radiation from tobacco.
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13. Emulsifiers - is a surface-active agent that serves as a border between two
immiscible liquids that can be combined into solid emulsions such as oil and water.
In addition, emulsifiers decrease stickiness, regulate crystallization and prevent
separation.
14. Acid Regulators - help to control the level of acidity to prevent the spread of
microorganisms and increase the conserving agents’ bactericidal properties. In
various food industries, acid regulators are used primarily in the processing of
confectionery, preserves and soft drinks.
15. Defoamers - are anti-foaming agents that decrease and hinder foam formation
in liquids from the food industrial processes. These agents address both surface
foam and entrained or trapped air tissues. There is a wide range of chemical
formulations available to facilitate foam coalescence.
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What’s More
Independent Activity 1
Directions: Match the chemical name of the food additives in Column A with listed
properties and uses in Column B. Write the letter of your answer on
your answer sheet.
COLUMN A
_____ 1. sorbic acid
_____ 2. calcium aluminosilicate
_____ 3. aspartame
_____ 4. butyl butyryllactate
_____ 5. potassium nitrite
_____ 6. sucrose acetate isobutyrate
_____ 7. stevioside
_____ 8. guar gum
_____ 9. polyvinyl acetate
_____ 10. erythorbic acid
COLUMN B
A. transparent pellets used as coating to protect cheese from fungi
B. forms viscous liquid after dispersing in hot or cold water and is use to stop ice
dreg from forming in frozen food
C. has high molecular weight used as sweeteners for candy and pastries
D. white crystalline solid used to control mold and yeast growth in cheese, baked
foods, meat and fish products
E. irregular shape grey colored rocks used in vanilla powder
F. white yellowish crystalline solid that is used to maintain the red color of cured
meats
G. odorless crystalline powder with an intensely sweet taste used in baked goods
and baking mixes
H. white or slightly yellow-colored crystals that gradually darkens in color upon
exposure to light
I. combustible weighing agent for beverages made from sugar
J. colorless to light yellow liquid with the odor of cooked butter
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Independent Assessment 1
Directions: Read the sentences carefully. Choose the answer on the table. .
Independent Activity 2
Directions: Write the properties, characteristics or uses of food additives that do not
describe the food additive in the banner.
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water insoluble coating agent
2. CASEIN
odorless yellow to tan color
4.
soluble in water crystalline powder
PROPYL
GALLATE odorless slightly bitter taste
Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Identify the properties, description or uses of the given food additives
from the table below. Write the letter that correspond to your answers
on the boxes after each item.
1. Guar gum
2. Lycopene
3. Capsanthin
4. D-Tartaric acid
5. Acesulfame
Directions: Fill up the table with food additives used in the given food products
below:
Independent Assessment 3
Directions: Write A if both statements are true, B if both statements are false, C if
the first statement is true and the second statement is false and D if the
first statement is false and the second statement is true.
1. Statement 1: Food additives are classified into two groups: organic and
inorganic.
Statement 2: Food additives are substances added to preserve or enhance the
appearance, taste, and freshness of food.
2. Statement 1: Defoamers hinder foam formation from food industrial processes.
Statement 2: D-Tartaric acid has a sweet taste resembling cooked corn.
3. Statement 1: Coating agents prevent the formation of mold and make the
surface of the food to appear glossy.
Statement 2: Gum-based agents are non-absorbable by the body.
4. Statement 1: Sweeteners impart color when applied to food and drinks.
Statement 2: Acid regulators serve as border between two immiscible liquids.
5. Statement 1: Preservatives maintain the original characteristics in foods.
Statement 2: Antioxidants are substances that are capable of developing the
malodor and off flavour during food storage.
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What I Have Learned
Did you enjoy reading the module? I hope so….Now, it is time to summarize
what you have learned from the lesson and activities. Using the knowledge that you
have gained on the topic of chemical properties of food additives, kindly answer the
activity that follows:
Food (1) _____ are substances that are applied to food to retain flavor or boost
its taste, appearance or other characteristics. (2) _____ help contain contamination
that can cause food borne illnesses. To substitute color lost during cooking, or to
make food more appealing, (3) _____ is applied to food. (4) _____ are used to
maintain a uniform dispersion on one liquid in another while (5) _____ increase the
viscosity of the final product. (6) _____ are compounds that are added to a food in
order to supplement its own natural flavor.
What I Can Do
Directions: Look at the picture below and answer the questions that follows.
1. What are the additives used in preparing food products presented in the picture?
2. What are the benefits of using food additives? Explain your answer.
3. Why are food additives important in food industry?
4. Do food manufacturers have to indicate all ingredients or additives they used?
Why do you think so?
5. Why is it important to regulate the use of food additives?
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Assessment
Directions: Read the statement carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following is defined as substances intentionally added to preserve
flavors and Improve taste?
a. food addtives c. food contaminants
b. food adulterant d. food material
2. Which of the following is not a function of food additives?
a. maintain product consistency c. control acidity/alkalinity
b. maintain nutritive value d. none of the above
3. Which help in maintaining/controlling the acidic/alkaline changes during food
processing and hence maintain flavor and stability?
a. antifoaming agents c. coating agents
b. anticaking agents d. gum-based agents
4. Thickeners improve the viscosity of food preparation without influencing other
properties like taste. Which of the following is a thickener?
a. casein c. locust bean gum
b. guar gum d. polyvinylpyrrolidone
5. Potassium nitrite is used to maintain the red color of cured meats, delaying the
onset of food rancidity and preventing the development of malodor during
storage. Potassium nitrite is an example of _____ .
a. sweetener c. color fixative
b. emulsifier d. anticaking agent
6. Propyl gallate can protect the food and oils from attack of hydrogen peroxide and
oxygen free radicals. Propyl gallate is a/an _____.
a. anticaking agent c. colorant
b. antioxidant d. preservative
7. Emulsifiers are surface-active agents that serve as border between two
immiscible liquids that can be combined into solid emulsions. Which of the
following is an example of emulsifier?
a. calcium aluminosilicate c. propylene glycol monostearate
b. D-Tartaric acid d. sorbic acid
8. Stevioside is a light yellow crystalline powder used for candies and pastries.
What food additive category does stevioside belong?
a. sweetener c. food coloring
c. gum-based agent d. anti-caking agent
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9. Colorants are available in many forms including oils, powders, gels and pastes.
These are materials that imparts color to food and drinks. Which of the following
substances is a colorant?
a. aspartame b. capsanthin c. lycopene d. potassium nitrite
10. D-Tartaric acid are colorless crystals that are easily soluble in water. D-Tartaric
acid is an example of
a. antioxidant c. defoamers
b. acid regulator d. emulsifiers
11. Polydimethylsiloxane is a clear, colorless, viscous liquid used in cooking oil,
chicken nuggets and cold drinks production. Polydimethylsiloxane
a. maintains the nutritional value of food
b. enhances the taste and scent
c. helps control the level of acidity
d. prevents the formation of foam on the surface of liquids
12. Ethoxyquin is an additive that prevents the spoilage and suppresses microbial
activity in food. Which of the following products is Ethoxyquin used?
a. wine b. mayonnaise c. cheese d. chili powder
13. Dimethyl dicarbonate is a colorless liquid used in ready-to-drink teas and
fruit flavored beverages. Dimethyl dicarbonate is a/an
a. preservative c. enzyme
b. gum-based agent d. anticaking agent
14. Erythorbic acid is a white or slightly yellow colored crystals that gradually
darkens in color upon exposure to light. It is used to control flavor deteriotion in
fruits. Erythorbic acid is an example of
a. anticaking agent b. antioxidant c. preservative d. sweetener
15. Anticaking agents absorb excess moisture and coat the particles of food to
become water repellent. Which of the following is an anticaking agent?
a. butyl butyryllactate b. ethyl maltol c. molecular sieve d. sorbic acid
Additional Activity
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References
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