Food Science & Technology Quiz (22-03-2022)

Q1. __________ involves the replacement, in full or in part of the losses incurred during processing. Enrichment Restoration Fortification Enhancement ANSWER – B. Restoration Explanation: Restoration is the whole or partial repair of losses caused during processing. When we heat ...

Food Science & Technology Quiz (21-03-2022)

Q1. Compounds that reduce nutrient utilization or food intake are called______________ . Antinutritional factors Bioactive compounds Anti Metabolites Both B and C ANSWER: A. Antinutritional factors Explanation: Anti-nutritional factors (ANFs) are biological components found in human or animal meals that ...

Food Science & Technology Quiz (20-03-2022)

Q1. Garlic contains_____________ which is a type of cysteine sulfoxide. Methiin Propiin Alliin Isoalliin ANSWER: C. Alliin Explanation: Garlic contains Alliin which is a type of cysteine sulfoxide. Alliin, methiin, propiin, and isoalliin are the four types of cysteine ...

Food Science & Technology Quiz (18-03-2022)

Q1.  Which among the following plant protein provides the best gelling property? Wheat gluten Soy protein isolate Pea protein isolate Mycoprotein ANSWER: A. Wheat gluten Explanation: Wheat gluten is the plant protein which provides the best gelling property. When denatured ...

Food Science & Technology Quiz (17-03-2022)

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 ...

Food Science & Technology Quiz (16-03-2022)

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 ...

Food Science & Technology Quiz (14-03-2022)

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, ...

Food Science & Technology Quiz (13-03-2022)

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 ...

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 ...