Bitterness In Almonds Is Due To The Prussic Acid – Food Science | KATTUFOODTECH

Food Science & Technology Quiz (14/11/2020)

Q1 Average Casein Content In Milk Is?

A} 4.0
B} 2.6
C} 3.4
D} 4.2

ANSWER– B} 2.6.

  • Average Casein Content In Milk Is 2.6 % ( W/W}.
  • Water 87.1
  • Solids-Not-Fat 8.9
  • Lactose 4.6
  • Fat 4.0
  • Protein 3.25.

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Q2. Meat Loaf Contains 21% Protein , 12% Fat , 10% Carbohydrates , 1.5 % Minerals ( Salt) , 0.555% Water . Estimate The Specific Heat Of The Loaf?

A} 2.50 Kj 1/G 1/K
B} 3.00 Kj 1/G 1/K
C} 4.00 Kj 1/G 1/K
D} 12.00 Kj 1/G 1/K

ANSWER – 

Cp = 4.18 ( 0.2*0.015 + 0.34 * 0.1 + 0.37 * 0.21 + 0.4*0.12 + 0.555)

Cp= 3.00 Kj 1/G 1/K

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Q3. Packaging Has How Many Number Of Primary Functions ?

A} 2
B} 4
C} 6
D} 8

ANSWER– B} 4

  • Four Primary Functions Of Packaging Have Been Identified: Containment, Protection, Convenience, And Communication.

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Q4. Equilibrium Relative Humidity Is Defined As?

A} Aw/100
B} Aw * 100
C} Aw / 1000
D} Aw*1000

ANSWER – B} Aw*100.

  • The Aw (× 100) Would Be In Equilibrium With The Relative Humidity (RH) Of The Atmosphere About The Food. In Other Words, Aw × 100 = Equilibrium Relative Humidity (ERH) (%), Aw= ERH/100.

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Q5. Bitterness In Almonds Is Due To?

A} Caffeine
B} Phosphoric Acid
C} Prussic Acid
D} All Of The Above

ANSWER – C} Prussic Acid.

  • Bitterness In Almonds Is Due To The Prussic Acid Which Is Also Known As Hydrocyanic Acid. Side Effects Of Eating Bitter Almonds Are Breathing Difficulties, Nervous System Shutting Down And In Some Cases It Leads To Death.

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