Chandigarh, Indore, Jammu among winners of EatSmart Cities Challenge by FSSAI
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in association ...
Q1. The major compounds found in turmeric oil, up to 50-60%, are?
Sesquiterpene ketones
ar-turmerone
ß- turmerone
All of the above
ANSWER: D. All of the above
Explanation: The sesquiterpene ketones, ß-, and ar-turmerone, are the primary chemicals identified in ...
Govt foresees 'explosive growth' of Indian plant-based foods sector
A delegation of the newly-formed Plant Based Foods Industry Association (PBFIA) met Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State for M/o Food Processing ...
Q1. The alkaloid _______ is considered to be the major constituent responsible for the biting taste of black pepper.
Chavicine
B. Piperine
Piperidine
Piperetine
ANSWER – B. Piperine
Explanation: Piperine, an alkaloid, is thought to be the main component responsible ...
Bengaluru-based startup Licious raises $150 M in Series F2
Licious, Bengaluru-based tech-first, fresh animal protein brand, has announced the Series F2 fund raise of $150 million. This round ...
Mumbai's Blue Tribe takes signature plant-based meat to Singapore
Fueled by recent investments from brand ambassadors Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, Mumbai-based food tech startup Blue Tribe has selected Singapore ...
Diageo India invests ₹31.5 crore in Nao Spirits
United Spirits (“Diageo India”) announced an investment of ₹31.5 crore to acquire a strategic minority stake in Nao Spirits & Beverages ...
Q1. ________ constitutes 2-5% dry weight of fresh tea leaves.
Methylxanthine
Carbohydrates
Minerals
Amino acids
ANSWER: A. Methylxanthine
Explanation – Caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline are methylxanthines that can be found in a variety of beverages and foods, including coffee, cocoa, ...
Fanta introduces Apple Delite
Coca-Cola India, announced the launch of Fanta’s new flavor, Apple Delite, further expanding the brand’s colorful portfolio with a delicious fruit flavored variant. This summer, consumers in India ...
Q1. _________ is the principal curcuminoid found in turmeric, is generally considered its most active constituent.
Curcumin
Demethoxycurcumin
Bisdemethoxycurcumin
All of the above
ANSWER: A. Curcumin
Explanation: Curcumin is the principal curcuminoid found in turmeric. Turmeric gets its distinctive yellow-orange ...