Q1. Viscosity Of Tomato Ketchup Is Measured By?

A. Bostwick Viscometer
B. Brabender Viscometer
C. Newton Viscometer
D. Boorkline Viscometer

ANSWER – A. Bostwick Viscometer

• Explanation– The Bostwick Consistometer Has Been The Established Test Methodology For Determining The Viscosity Of Tomato-Based Products For Years—Dependable, Easy-To-Use Equipment With Limited Capabilities. A Level Stainless-Steel Trough With Two Compartments Makes Up The Bostwick Consistometer. Viscosity Of Tomato Ketchup Is Measured By Bostwick Viscometer.

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Q2. Astringency In Fruits Is Found Due To The Presence Of?

A. Peptides
B. Xanthophyll
C. Tannins
D. All Of The Above

ANSWER: C. Tannins

• Explanation: One Of The Most Essential Aspects Of Fruit Oral Sensory Quality Is Astringency. Astringency Is Mostly Derived From Tannins And Other Polyphenolic Chemicals, And It Causes The Mouth Epithelia To Dry, Roughen, And Pucker Due To The Interaction Of Tannins With Salivary Proteins.

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Q3. Bitter Pit Is?

A. Chemical Injury
B. Physiological Injury
C. Mechanical Injury
D. Microbial Disease

ANSWER – B.  Physiological Injury

• Explanation –  Bitter Pit Is Caused By The Physiological Breakdown Of Cells Beneath The Epidermis, Resulting In Little Depressions That Are Usually Concentrated Towards The Fruit’s Calyx End. These Depressed Areas Have Darker, Dry, Spongy Tissue With An Unpleasant Taste.

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Q4. Tal Prolong Is?

A. Variety Of Bananas Especially For Making Chips
B. Method Of Coating Fruits To Prevent Them From Ripening
C. A Fermented Product Of Nigeria Made From Apple
D. None Of The Above

ANSWER: B. Method Of Coating Fruits To Prevent Them From Ripening

• Explanation: Tal-Prolong, A Sugar-Based Compound, Has Been Utilized As A Post-Harvest Treatment To Increase The Shelf-Life Of Fruits At Room Temperature By Delaying And Extending Ripening Processes.

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Q5. ________ Are Underground Rooms, For The Storage Of Fruits And Vegetables?

A. Cellars
B. Burying
C. Pits
D. None Of The Above

ANSWER – A. Cellars

• Explanation  – A Root Cellar, Also Known As An Earth Cellar, Is A Structure Used To Store Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, And Other Items Underground Or Partially Underground. Root Cellars Preserve Food From Freezing In The Winter And Cool In The Summer, Preventing Spoilage And Rotting Of Roots Such As Potatoes, Onions, Garlic, Carrots, Parsnips, And Other Root Vegetables.

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