Question

$NaN{O}_2$ and $NaN{O}_3$ are used as food additives and generally added to meat.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

$NaN{O}_2$ and $NaN{O}_3$ are used as food additives and generally added to meat.

Food additives serve five main functions:

Give the food a smooth and consistent texture:

• Emulsifiers prevent products from separating.
• Stabilizers and thickeners provide an even texture.
• Anticaking agents allow substances to flow freely.

Improve or preserve the nutrient value:

• Many foods and drinks are fortified and enriched to provide vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to many foods, such as flour, cereal, margarine, and milk.
• This helps make up for vitamins or minerals that may be low or lacking in a person's diet.
• All products that contain added nutrients must be labeled.

Maintain the wholesomeness of foods:

• Bacteria and other germs can lead to foodborne illnesses. Preservatives reduce the spoilage that air, fungi, bacteria, or yeast can cause.
• Certain preservatives help preserve the flavor in baked goods by preventing the fats and oils from going bad.
• They also keep fresh fruits from turning brown when exposed to the air.

Control the acid-base balance of foods and provide leavening:

• Certain additives help change the acid-base balance of foods to get a certain flavor or color.
• Leavening agents that release acids when they are heated react with baking soda to help biscuits, cakes, and other baked goods rise.

Provide color and enhance flavor:

• Certain colors improve the appearance of foods.
• Many spices, as well as natural and man-made flavors, bring out the taste of food.