Question

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Additive)	List-II (Function)
(A) Natamycin	(I) Sweetener
(B) Mannitol	(II) Anticaking agent
(C) Carboxy methyl cellulose	(III) Preservative
(D) Calcium aluminum silicate	(IV) Stabilizer

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)

Hint:

To remember common additive classes:
- Preservatives (antifungal) \(\rightarrow\) Natamycin.
- Polyols (sweeteners) \(\rightarrow\) Mannitol.
- Gums/Cellulose derivatives (stabilizers) \(\rightarrow\) CMC.
- Silicates (anticaking agents) \(\rightarrow\) Calcium aluminum silicate.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Food additives are substances added to dairy and food products to perform specific technological functions.
These functions include preservation, sweetening, stabilization, and preventing clumping during storage.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us analyze the technological function of each additive listed in List-I:
-(A) Natamycin:
Natamycin is a naturally occurring antifungal agent produced by the bacterium Streptomyces natalensis.
It is widely used in the dairy industry as a natural preservative.
It is applied to the surface of cheese cuts and shredded cheese to prevent the growth of molds and yeasts.
Therefore, (A) matches with (III).
-(B) Mannitol:
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol (polyol) derived from fructose.
It is commonly used as a low-calorie bulk sweetener and humectant in various sugar-free foods and confectionery.
Therefore, (B) matches with (I).
-(C) Carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC):
CMC is a modified cellulose derivative.
It is extensively used as a stabilizer, thickener, and emulsifier in dairy products like ice cream and processed cheese.
It helps maintain uniform viscosity and prevents the separation of water phase (syneresis).
Therefore, (C) matches with (IV).
-(D) Calcium aluminum silicate:
This compound is an inorganic salt that acts as a highly effective anticaking agent.
It is added to powdered dairy ingredients, such as milk powders, whey powders, or grated cheese, to absorb moisture and ensure free-flowing properties.
Therefore, (D) matches with (II).
This matching sequence corresponds to Option (A).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct matching sequence is (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II).