

The Food Additives Quiz introduces Grade 7 and 8 students to the substances added to food to improve its taste, colour, texture, freshness, or shelf life. It covers common types of food additives, including preservatives, colourings, flavourings, and emulsifiers, while helping learners understand the chemistry behind everyday foods.
This quiz is helpful for middle school students studying chemistry, food science, health, and everyday applications of science. It gives young learners an engaging way to explore food labels and understand why certain substances are added to packaged and processed foods.
By answering the questions, students can develop scientific reasoning, observation, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills. The Food Additives Quiz also helps learners identify different types of additives, interpret basic food information, and build a stronger understanding of how chemistry connects to the food they eat every day.