Mycotoxins Are Naturally Produced Toxins And Are Found In The Foods | KATTUFOODTECH

Food Science & Technology Quiz (05/12/2020)

Q1. Irradiation Of The Food Is?

A} High-Pressure Process
B} Non-Thermal Process
C} Thermal Process
D} Both B & C

ANSWER – D} Both B & C

  • Irradiation Of Food Can Be Thermal As Well As Non-Thermal. Irradiation Is The Process In Which Foodstuffs Are Exposed To Ionizing Radiations Which Are Emitted By Radioactive Sources Like A Combination Of IR Heating + Microwave Heating. In Non-Thermal Examples Are Gamma & X- Radiations Etc.

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Q2. The Natural Red Color Pigment Which Changes Its Color With PH Is?

A} Carotene
B} Xanthophylls
C} Betalin
D} Anthocyanin

ANSWER – D} Anthocyanin

  • Anthocyanin Is The Only Natural Coloring Pigment Which Changes Its Color As The PH Changes Because Of The Ionic Nature Of The Anthocyanins. So When There Are Acidic Conditions The Majority Of The Anthocyanins Seem To Be Red In Color. And When The Conditions Are Near Neutral Then The Majority Of The Anthocyanins Seem To Be Purple In Color. At Last, So Further The PH Increases So The Anthocyanins Seem To Be Blue In Color.

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Q3. Concept Of The Combining Several Factors To Preserve Food Is Termed As?

A} Hazard Technology
B} Multimethod Preservation
C} Poly Process Technology
D} Hurdle Technology

ANSWER – D} Hurdle Technology

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Q4. Toxic Substance Produced For The Mould Or Fungi Are Called As The?

A} Aflatoxins
B} Mycotoxins
C} Food Infections
D} Food Intoxication

ANSWER – B} Mycotoxins

  • Mycotoxins Are Naturally Produced Toxins And Are Found In The Foods That Are Actually Produced By The Moulds And Fungi. These Mycotoxins Can Be Produced In A Variety Of Foodstuffs Including Cereals, Beans, Fruits, And Many Other Food Products But Mostly Under Warm Conditions.

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Q5. Ergot Disease Can Occur Mainly On?

A} Corn
B} Rye
C} Rice
D} Wheat

ANSWER – B} Rye

  • Fungus Claviceps Purpurea Is Responsible For The Toxins Or The Infections Which Are Produced The Disease Ergot. This Disease Is Commonly Seen In The Rye And Triticale.

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