-Food Science & Technology Quiz (17-11-2021)

Q1. Name the alkaloid toxicant in Potato? Piperine Cocaine Capsaicin Solanine ANSWER –  D. Solanine Explanation – Alkaloid toxicant in Potato is Solanine. A potato's green half should be discarded. It's bitter, and it also includes solanine, which can make ...

Food Science & Technology Quiz (14-11-2021)

Q1. _______ reduce protein availability. Phytates Tannins Oxalic acids D.Both A and B ANSWER: B. Tannins Explanation – Tannins reduce protein availability. Tannins are found in a broad variety of plants. They're abundant in the seed coats of most legumes, spices, ...

Food Science & Technology Quiz (13-11-2021)

Q1. Food allergens are ___________ in nature. Carbohydrate Protein Fat Mineral ANSWER: B. Protein Explanation – Food allergens are protein in nature. Proteins are usually always found in food allergies, however not all proteins are allergens. The simplest reason is ...

Food Science & Technology Quiz (10-11-2021)

Q1. Lipids contains _______more energy than carbohydrates. Approximately 0.5 times Approximately 1.5 times Approximately 2.5 times Approximately 3.5 times ANSWER: C. Approximately 2.5 times Explanation – Lipids contain 2.5 times more energy than carbohydrates. Fats contain 9 calories per gram, ...