Question

Which additives are used for the purpose of restoring nutrients lost or degraded during production?

• (A) Nutritional additives
• (B) Processing agents
• (C) Preservatives
• (D) Sensory agents

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Explanation:
Nutritional additives are used for the purpose of restoring nutrients lost or degraded during production, fortifying or enriching certain foods in order to correct dietary deficiencies, or adding nutrients to food substitute. The fortification of foods began in 1924 when iodine was added to table salt for the prevention of goitre. Vitamins are commonly added to many foods in order to enrich their nutritional value.Hence, the correct option is (A).