Q1. Name The Microbial Culture Used In Winemaking?

1. Saccharomyces Ellipsoideus
2. Saccharomyces Cerevisiae
3. Lactobacillus Acidophilus
4. Streptococcus Lactis

Answer – Saccharomyces Ellipsoideus

• Saccharomyces Ellipsoideus Is The Microbial Culture Used In Winemaking, Is Also Known As Wine Yeast. It Is Naturally Present On The Surface Of Grapes. When Must Reaches The Temperature Of 27⁰C, The Yeast Activates And Ferments The Must Produce Alcohol And Carbon Dioxide.

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Q2. Choose The Correct Pair?

1. Fig- Ficin
2. Papaya- Bromelain
3. Pineapple- Papain
4. None Of The Above

Answer – Fig- Ficin

• Fig- Ficin
  Papaya- Papain
  Pineapple- Bromelain
  These Are The Natural Source Of Proteases. Ficin, Bromelain, And Papain Are Widely Used Plant Proteases In The Food Industry. Eg. Meat Tenderization.

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Q3. What Is The Full Form Of GHP?

1. Good Health Practices
2. Good Hygienic Parameters
3. Good Hygienic Practices
4. None Of The Above

Answer – Good Hygienic Practices

• Good Hygienic Practices Are The Part Of Pre-Requisite Programmes To Be Followed By A Manufacturing Unit To Maintain Food Safety. It Covers Minimum Sanitary And Hygienic Practices To Ensure Safe Food.

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Q4. A Point Where Water Coexists As Ice, Liquid, And Vapor State At Given Pressure And Temperature Conditions Under Equilibrium, Is Called ……….?

1. Eutectic Point
2. Critical Point
3. Triple Point
4. None Of The Above.

Answer – Triple Point

• The Triple Point Of The Water Is A Point Where Water Exists In All Three States I.E Solid, Liquid, And Gas Simultaneously At 0.1⁰ C And 0.006 Atm Of Pressure.

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Q5. E Number Of Sodium Benzoate?

1. E 211
2. E 202
3. E 210
4. E300

Answer – E 211

• E Numbers Are The Codes Given To Food Additives By European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).  Sodium Benzoate Is A Chemical Preservative Used In Processed Fruits And Vegetable Products.

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