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March 8, 2022 Quiz

Food Science & Technology Quiz (08-03-2022)

Q1. _________ is a nonprovitamin A. α-Carotene β-carotene β-cryptoxanthin Lutein ANSWER: D. Lutein Explanation: Carotenoids are a group of more than 750 colors produced naturally by plants, algae, and photosynthetic microorganisms. The majority of the 40 to 50 carotenoids contained ...

March 7, 2022 Quiz

Effects of irradiation treatment on food – Food Science & Technology Quiz (07-03-2022)

Q1. The effects of irradiation treatment on food constituents can be minimized by______. Lowering of water content Less anaerobic conditions Increasing temperature None of the above ANSWER: A. Lowering of water content Explanation – The effects can be reduced by ...

March 6, 2022 Food News

Nestlé India pledges to further help spice farmers in India through the MAGGI Spice Plan

Nestlé India pledges to further help spice farmers in India through the MAGGI Spice Plan The programme will ensure traceability of seven key ...

March 6, 2022 Quiz

Food Science & Technology Quiz (06-03-2022)

Q1. ______ is another chemical that is formed by chemical reactions between some sugar like asparagine at a high temperature usually above 120⁰C. Acrylamide Transfat Glycidol None of the above ANSWER: A. Acrylamide Explanation – Acrylamide is a chemical that ...

March 4, 2022 Quiz

Food Science & Technology Quiz (05-03-2022)

Q1. The moisture content for maize should not be more than? 8.4% 9.8% 13.5% 22% ANSWER: C. 13.5% Explanation – The moisture content for maize should not be more than 13.5%. The moisture content of the grain is a significant ...

March 4, 2022 Food News

Diageo opens new canning facility to accelerate growth in RTD category

Diageo opens new canning facility to accelerate growth in RTD category With capacity to produce over 25 million cases of malt-based beverages and spirits-based Ready-to-Drink (RTD) cocktails, global beverage leader Diageo has opened ...

March 3, 2022 Quiz

Food Science & Technology Quiz (03-03-2022)

Q1. The flours have a particle size range from? 20 - 40 μm, 70 - 400 μm, 100-5000 μm 800 - 8000 μm ANSWER: C. 100-5000 μm Explanation: Granules are a little coarser in size, with particle sizes ranging from ...

March 2, 2022 Food News

How to check saffron adulteration at home, FSSAI explained

The winter is in its full swing and Ayurveda says that consumption of cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, and many other spices is good in this season, as they keep us warm and protect us from bacteria-borne illnesses. But, do you know ...

March 1, 2022 Food News

Phytolon, Ginkgo Bioworks take biological production of food colours to next level

Phytolon, Ginkgo Bioworks take biological production of food colours to next level Phytolon, an Israeli startup company making natural food colorants, has announced ...

March 1, 2022 Quiz

Food Science & Technology Quiz (01-03-2022)

Q1. Sterols have a double bond in the sterol ring hence known as _______. Polyunsaturated compounds Cholesterol Unsaturated compounds Trans fat ANSWER: C. Unsaturated compounds Explanation – Sterols are a class of steroid solid alcohols that are primarily unsaturated. Phytosterols ...

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