List of top Food Science and Technology Questions

What is the function of an emulsifier in a food system like mayonnaise?
Which packaging technique involves replacing the air inside a package with a specific gas mixture to extend shelf life?
What is the main carbohydrate found in cow's milk?
Which browning reaction occurs during the heating of sugars in the absence of nitrogenous compounds?
What is the moisture content level below which most bacteria cannot grow in dried foods?
Which organism is primarily responsible for the production of yogurt from milk?
What is the purpose of adding 'Nitrites' in the curing process of meat products?
During the ripening of fruits, which gas acts as a natural ripening hormone?
What is the major acid present in citrus fruits like lemons and oranges?
Which vitamin is most susceptible to loss during the boiling of vegetables?
What is the name of the process used to destroy pathogenic microorganisms in liquid foods using high heat for a short time?
Which food additive is used as a sequestering agent to prevent oxidative rancidity?
In food preservation, what does the term 'D-value' represent?
Which enzyme is commonly used as an indicator for the effectiveness of milk pasteurisation?
What is the primary protein found in wheat responsible for its dough-forming properties?
The molten mixture of sand, soda, limestone for the development of glass is called as __________

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Foaming is a functional property attributed to the ______ component of food.
The addition of aluminium to the packaging materials for better conduction in microwave is known as __________
During the process of ripening of fruits, the transition of pectic substance occurs in the following order:
(A). Protopectin
(B). Pectin
(C). Pectinic acid
(D). Pectic acid
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Pectin is primarily composed of__________
Natural carotenes can be extracted from__________

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Which of the following are polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-6)?
(A). Linoleic
(B). \(\gamma\)- Linolenic
(C). Arachidonic
(D). Oleic
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