Food Science & Technology Quiz (29/06/2021)
Q1. The Artificial Colorant Tartrazine Is Responsible For Producing ____________ Color?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Green
D. Yellow
ANSWER – D. Yellow
- Explanation – Tartrazine (E102) Is A Synthetic Lemon Yellow Azo Dye. Tartrazine Is Used For Imparting Color To Cereals, Snack Foods, Beverages, Powdered Mixes, Icings, Jellies, Sauces, And Desserts. Since They Are Obtained From Petroleum, Frequent Consumption Might Cause Ill Effects Such As Severe Hypersensitivity And Asthma. The Artificial Colorant Tartrazine Is Responsible For Producing Yellow Color.
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Q2. The Anti-Nutritional Factor Present In Fava Bean Is __________?
A. Gossypol
B. Curcine
C. Vicine
D. Cyanogen
ANSWER- C. Vicine
- Explanation– Vicine And Convicine Are Natural Pyrimidine Glucosides Found In The Fava Bean Plant And Are Likely To Be Involved In Plant Defense Mechanisms Against Pathogens. These Glucosides Occur Mainly In The Cotyledons Of Faba Beans And Are Believed To Be Responsible For Favism, A Hemolytic Anemia Found In Susceptible Individuals Following Consumption Of Fresh Or Cooked Faba Beans.
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Q3. During Normal Slaughtering, The Act Of Cutting Blood Vessels In The Neck Is Known As ____________?
A. Exsanguination
B. Stunning
C. Skinning
D. Scalding
ANSWER – A. Exsanguination
- Explanation– During Normal Slaughtering, The Act Of Cutting Blood Vessels In The Neck Or Upper Chest Is Known As Exsanguination. It Is Done To Stop The Blood Supply To The Brain For The Sudden Death Of The Animal. This Method Is Used To Complete The Slaughter Process.
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Q4. In Which Of The Following Products, Must Is Used As The Substrate For Fermentation?
A. Beer
B. Wine
C. Idli
D. Tempeh
ANSWER: B. Wine
- EXPLANATION– The First Step In Wine Production Is The Making Of Must. Must Is The Crushed Form Of The Fruit Which Contains The Seed, Skin, And Stems Of The Fruit. They Are Used As The Substrate For The Fermentation Of Wine.
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Q5. Which Of The Following Is Also Called A Ring Dryer?
A. Pneumatic Conveyor Dryer
B. Drum Dryer
C. Freeze Dryer
D. Spray Dryer
Answer – Pneumatic Conveyor Dryer
- A Pneumatic Conveyor Dryer Is Also Called A Ring Dryer Because The Feed Is Made To Pass Through A Loop At One Point And Comes Back There. (Not Always Depends On Drying).
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