Exam 27: Beverages

In 2001, there was insufficient evidence to allow a claim that green tea reduces the risk of heart disease.

_____ is produced from starchy materials such as potatoes and/or other grains.

Sulfites are usually added to white wines to prevent them from darkening in color.

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

Gin and most whiskey are derived from fermented grains.

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

Which of the following contains 1 ounce of alcohol?

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

Your best friend loves to make hot cocoa from scratch; however, she complains that when the cocoa sits for a short period of time, the solids settle to the bottom. Obviously, she could just re-stir her drink, but she still wants to know how to avoid this problem. Describe the different methods to make a homogeneous cup of hot cocoa.

Which food additive in soft drinks inhibits yeast and mold growth?

Proof is twice the percent by volume of alcohol present in an alcoholic beverage.

Human bodies are approximately _____% water.

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

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

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

Explain why most imported coffee beans are shipped and stored green. What would happen if they were not?

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

Energy beverages are typically high in

Dairy beverages contain more protein, calcium, and B vitamins than most other beverages.

The quality of tap water is regulated by the