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WELCOME TO FOOD ADDITIVE VIRTUAL MARATHON!

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WELCOME TO FOOD ADDITIVE VIRTUAL MARATHON!

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Hi guys, let's join this marathon!
Sorry there is no free T-shirt =)
Image source:
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There are three task that you need to complete today.
Task 1 : Word search puzzle
Task 2 : Article searching
Task 3 : Short answer

The goal of the task is to:
Task 1 : Identify food additive
Task 2 : Synthesize information
Task 3 : Critical thinking

Marking scheme:
Task 1 - 12 pt
Task 2 - 15 pt
Task 3 - 18 pt
TOTAL - 45 pt

THE CATCH!
Bonus point will given based on how fast you submit the completed task.
1 :  5 pt
2 : 4 pt
3 : 3 pt
4 : 2 pt
5 : 1 pt
> 6 : no point

TASK SUBMISSION
All task can be submitted via Word document and upload in Putrablast

Don't forget to list the group members!

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1. There are 12 compounds in the puzzle and those compunds are among food additives listed in Codex Alimentarius general standard of food additives

GOOD LUCK!

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1. Select THREE food additives from Task 1.

2.  Find 1 article for 1 food additive.

3. The article can be from scientific journals, e-newspaper, or food safety magazines (blogs/company websites are not acceptable)

4. Provide the link to the article for citation.

5. Once you read the article, you need to answer the following questions:

ANSWER TEMPLATE:

Food additive 1:
What is the common name of the additive?
What is the scientific name of the additive?
What are the functions of the food additive
What is the permitted level of concentration used?
What are the possible risks/side-effects of excessive consumption?
What are the examples of food that utilize this additive?

Title of the article and link

Food additive 2:
What is the common name of the additive?
What is the scientific name of the additive?
What are the functions of the food additive
What is the permitted level of concentration used?
What are the possible risks/side-effects of excessive consumption?
What are the examples of food that utilize this additive?

Title of the article and link

Food additive 3:
What is the common name of the additive?
What is the scientific name of the additive?
What are the functions of the food additive
What is the permitted level of concentration used?
What are the possible risks/side-effects of excessive consumption?
What are the examples of food that utilize this additive?

Title of the article and link

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1. In your opinion, explain the desirable characteristics of a food additive? (6 pt)

2. A novel compound extracted from a plant has been discovered by Dr. Ahmad. What kind of information does he need to make sure that this food additive can increase the shelf life of foods (6 pt)

3.  How do food additives kill microbes? Illustrate using an example (6 pt)