Putrefaction Refers To The Degradation Of The Proteins – Food Science | KATTUFOODTECH

Food Science & Technology Quiz (16/11/2020)

Q1. Canning Defect Caused By Microorganisms Is?

A} Putrefaction
B} Thermophilic Anaerobic (TA) Spoilage
C} Sour Spoilage
D} All Of The Above

ANSWER- D } All Of The Above.

  • The Microbial Spoilage In The Canned Foods Is Caused Mesophilic Organisms And Thermophilic Organisms. Most Common Microbial Spoilage In Canned Foods Are TA Spoilage, Putrefaction, And Flat Sour Spoilage.

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Q2. Anaerobic Degradation Of Protein Is Called?

A} Putrefaction
B} Reversion
C} Autolysis
D} Rancidity

ANSWER- A} Putrefaction .

  • Putrefaction Refers To The Degradation Of The Proteins That Leads To Formation Of Foul Smelling Incompletely Oxidized Products.

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Q3. Which Part Of The Hop Plant Is Used In The Beer Making?

A} Stem
B} Root
C} Leaves
D} Flowers

ANSWER – D} Flowers.

  • Hops Used In The Beer Making Are The Flowers Of Plant Called HUMULUS LUPULUS. Function Of The Hops In The Beer Are
  • It Helps Beer To Be Fresh
  • It Increases It’s Shelf Life
  • It Helps Beer To Retain Its Head Of Foam
  • A Component Of Beer’s Aroma, Flavor, And Bitterness.

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Q4. The Ratio Of Shear Stress To Shear Strain Is?

A} Viscosity
B} Pressure
C} Modulus Of Rigidity
D} Creep

ANSWER – C} Modulus Of Rigidity.

  • Shear Modulus Is Also Known As The Modulus Of Rigidity. Shear Modulus Is Defined As The Ratio Of Shearing Stress To That Of Strain.

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Q5. Trans Fat Is Produced By?

A} Oxidation
B} Homogenization
C} Hydrogenation
D} Reversion

ANSWER- Hydrogenation.

  • Trans Fats Are The By Products Of Hydrogenation In Processing And Sometimes Naturally Present In Meats And Dairy Products.
  • Studies Have Proved That Even A Minor Amount Of The Trans Fat In Our Food Can Impact Our Health Negatively By Increasing The Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease – HEART ATTACKS & Strokes.
  • Back In The Year 2015, It Was Estimated That Removing The TRANS FAT From The Food System Can Save Upto 20 Thousand Heart Attacks Per Year.

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