Deck 27: Beverages

Question 1

The key to a good cup of coffee is

A)to extract the flavor and odor compounds.
B)to extract the bitter compounds.
C)to minimize the caffeine compounds.
D)to extract the flavor compounds and limit the bitter compounds.
E)to extract the flavor compounds and maximize the caffeine.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Diet soft drinks contain _____ percent water

A)86
B)92
C)95
D)98

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Foods such as fruits, vegetables, meat, milk, and eggs all contain approximately _____ percent water

A)40
B)50
C)60
D)70

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Water that has undergone deionization, distillation, reverse osmosis, or any other method that removes minerals, chemicals, and flavor is called _____ water

A)spring
B)artesian
C)purified
D)distilled

Question 5

Which of the following substances are regularly added into club soda?

A)bicarbonates
B)citrates
C)phosphates of sodium
D)all of the above answers are correct
E)none of the above answers is correct

Question 6

The quality of bottled water is regulated by the

A)Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
B)United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
C)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
D)Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Question 7

Which of the following tend to be found in higher concentrations in young tea leaves than in older leaves?

A)catechins
B)methylxanthins
C)volatile compounds
D)all of the above answers are correct

Question 8

Which of the following food additives in soft drinks is obtained from apples, cherries, and plums?

A)citric acid
B)malic acid
C)phosphoric acid
D)sorbic acid
E)none of the above answers is correct

Question 9

About _____ percent of the caloric intake among Americans in recent decades has been from high-fructose corn syrup-sweetened beverages

A)20
B)30
C)40
D)50

Question 10

It has been suggested that the _____ of soft drinks exposes the enamel to the risk of erosion

A)acidic environment
B)neutral environment
C)alkaline environment
D)none of the above answers is correct

Question 11

The first popular soft drink was originally sold in a _____-ounce bottle

A)5.5
B)6.5
C)7.5
D)8.5

Question 12

Which beverage contains a blend of organic acids that appear to inhibit the growth of the bacteria responsible for urinary tract infections?

A)green tea
B)cranberry juice
C)pomegranate juice
D)mangosteen juice
E)antioxidant-enhanced beverage

Question 13

Which of the following waters is pumped from an aquifer?

A)mineral
B)spring
C)artesian
D)well

Question 14

A person can survive up to _____ days without food, but only about _____ days without fresh water or water-based liquids

A)10, 5
B)20, 6
C)40, 7
D)50, 9

Question 15

Human bodies are approximately _____ percent water

A)35 to 40
B)40 to 50
C)45 to 65
D)65 to 70

Question 16

In soft drinks, what flavoring is used for its long-lasting flavor?

A)citric acid
B)benzoic and ascorbic acids
C)malic acid
D)phosphoric acid

Question 17

The quality of tap water is the responsibility of the

A)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
B)Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
C)Consumer Product Safety Commission.
D)United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Question 18

The use of the fluid extract of coca (cocaine) in Coca-Cola became illegal in the

A)1920s.
B)1930s.
C)1940s.
D)1950s.

Question 19

Preservatives added to soft drinks usually consist of benzoic and ascorbic acids and their _____ salts

A)calcium
B)potassium
C)sodium
D)all of the above answers are correct
E)none of the above answers is correct

Question 20

Water's predominant minerals are

A)potassium and chloride.
B)sodium and calcium.
C)copper and zinc.
D)none of the above answers is correct

Question 21

Green tea has the greatest amount of _____, which is responsible for its metallic taste

A)polyphenolic compounds and/or their oxidative products
B)methylxanthines
C)theobromines
D)none of the above answers is correct

Question 22

The caffeine content of tea can be reduced by 50% to 75% if the tea bags are soaked in warm water for 45 minutes

Question 23

Dairy beverages have a higher nutrient content than most other beverages

Question 24

Definition choices:
a.water that has surfaced on its own from an aquifer
b.water that has been purified through distillation to remove the minerals
c.water that, according to the FDA requirements, flows from its source without being pumped and contains less than 250 ppm of dissolved solids
d.water pumped from an aquifer, an underground source of water
e.water that has undergone deionization, distillation, reverse osmosis, or any other method that removes minerals, chemicals, and flavor
distilled water

Question 25

About 33% of Americans drink tea every day and next to water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world

Question 26

Alcoholic beverages are classified as nutritious because they contain so many calories (kcal)

Question 27

The quality of the tea decreases as the leaf size decreases

Question 28

Compared to chocolate and chocolate drinks, coffee and tea contain little caffeine

Question 29

The amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee is determined by the brewing method

Question 30

Definition choices:
a.water that has surfaced on its own from an aquifer
b.water that has been purified through distillation to remove the minerals
c.water that, according to the FDA requirements, flows from its source without being pumped and contains less than 250 ppm of dissolved solids
d.water pumped from an aquifer, an underground source of water
e.water that has undergone deionization, distillation, reverse osmosis, or any other method that removes minerals, chemicals, and flavor
well water

Question 31

Definition choices:
a.water that has surfaced on its own from an aquifer
b.water that has been purified through distillation to remove the minerals
c.water that, according to the FDA requirements, flows from its source without being pumped and contains less than 250 ppm of dissolved solids
d.water pumped from an aquifer, an underground source of water
e.water that has undergone deionization, distillation, reverse osmosis, or any other method that removes minerals, chemicals, and flavor
purified water

Question 32

Definition choices:
a.water that has surfaced on its own from an aquifer
b.water that has been purified through distillation to remove the minerals
c.water that, according to the FDA requirements, flows from its source without being pumped and contains less than 250 ppm of dissolved solids
d.water pumped from an aquifer, an underground source of water
e.water that has undergone deionization, distillation, reverse osmosis, or any other method that removes minerals, chemicals, and flavor
spring water

Question 33

Proof represents strength of alcohol in spirits

Question 34

Definition choices:
a.water that has surfaced on its own from an aquifer
b.water that has been purified through distillation to remove the minerals
c.water that, according to the FDA requirements, flows from its source without being pumped and contains less than 250 ppm of dissolved solids
d.water pumped from an aquifer, an underground source of water
e.water that has undergone deionization, distillation, reverse osmosis, or any other method that removes minerals, chemicals, and flavor
artesian water

Question 35

Tea has a shorter shelf life than coffee

Question 36

Coffee beans are stored green because if roasted they would lose their quality to a greater extent

Question 37

Compared to coffee, the caffeine and theobromine content of tea is

A)about the same.
B)greater.
C)less.

Question 38

Teapots should be left open to allow the escape of volatile acids for the first 3 minutes of brewing

Question 39

Which of the following teas is an excellent source of fluoride and a moderate source of folate?

A)black
B)green
C)oolong
D)white

Question 40

Decaffeination results in 100% caffeine-free coffee

Question 41

Your best friend always has difficulty selecting a wine either at a liquor store or in a fancy restaurant Provide your friend with a description of the different types of wine and their uses to help assist her in her wine selections

Question 42

A large amount of coffee is consumed in the United States What is the essential component that has made these drinks popular throughout the ages? Name the different types of coffee Describe how the preparation procedure can affect the amount of key components in the final product Please include coffee freshness, water-to-coffee ratio, water type, water temperature, brewing time and equipment, and holding time Why do roasted coffee beans have an oily coating? Why does coffee lose its flavor as it cools or stands?

Question 43

What are the differences between the water found in soft drinks and the tap water obtained from municipal sources?

Question 44

Discuss how coffee is processed and include the following: hull removal, roasting, grinding, decaffeination, and instant coffee Why do we care about the individual components in coffee? In your answer, please include the volatile compounds, bitter substances, and methylxathines

Question 45

Define proof in reference to alcoholic beverages and demonstrate that you understand the concept of equivalent amounts of alcohol from the various alcoholic beverages Why are hops important to beer brewing?

Question 46

Describe how wine is made including fermentation, racking, and aging Discuss the process of evaluating wines What is a congener?

Question 47

You order a whiskey on the rocks, at the bar of your favorite restaurant The new bartender there asks you what type of whiskey you would prefer Your friend asks you about the differences among all of the following selections Show off your food science knowledge and compare and contrast the following options: Bourbon, Canadian, Irish, rye, and Scotch Begin by first explaining what whiskey is and how it is made

Question 48

Discuss proper storage of coffee and tea