Q1. Which Of The Following Spice Is Not Used For Color?

(A) Paprika
(B) Turmeric
(C) Saffron
(D) Celery

ANSWER – (D) Celery

• Celery Is A Marshland Plant In The Family Apiaceae That Has Been Cultivated As A Vegetable Since Antiquity. Celery Has A Long Fibrous Stalk Tapering Into Leaves. Depending On Location And Cultivar, Either Its Stalks, Leaves Or Hypocotyl Are Eaten And Used In Cooking.

READ MORE – FOOD SCIENCE (05/02/2021)

Q2. Phytotherapy Involves The Use Of?

(A) Plants
(B) Animals
(C) Chemicals
(D) Radiation

ANSWER – (A) Plants

• Phytotherapy Is Commonly Defined As The Study Of The Use Of Extracts Of Natural Origin As Medicines Or Health-Promoting Agents. It Should Be Perceived As An Allopathic Discipline.

Q3. Oleoresins Means?

(A) Oils Of Spices
(B) Carbohydrates Of Spices
(C) Extracted Nutrients
(D) None

ANSWER – (A) Oils Of Spices

• Oleoresins Are A Naturally Occurring Combination Of Oil And Resin That Can Be Extracted From Plants. They Are A Highly Concentrated Substance That Exists In Liquid Form.

READ MORE – FOOD TECHNOLOGY (15/02/2021)

Q4. King Of Spices Is?

(A) Black Pepper
(C) Cinnamon
(B) Clove
(D) Cardamom

ANSWER – (A) Black Pepper

• Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum) Is Known As The “King Of Spices” Because Of Its Strong Aroma And Is Widely Used In All Major Cuisines Around The World. Black Pepper Is Cultivated For Its Fruit Which Is Usually Dried And Then Used As A Spice Or Seasoning Known As A Peppercorn.

Q5. ______ Is The Major Producer Of Black Рepper In India?

(A) Karnataka
(B) Kerala
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Andhra Pradesh

ANSWER – (B) Kerala

• The Leading Producers Of Pepper In India Are The Southern States –Kerala, Karnataka And Tamil Nadu

READ MORE – FOOD TECHNOLOGY (24/02/2021)