Explore topic-wise MCQs in Food Engineering.

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351.

The x-axis shows the temperature and the y-axis shows the killing time. This is with respect to spores in a suspension. Curve a = 100,000 spores/ml and b= 1,000 spores/ml. Above curve a is the region of spores killed and below the region b is the region of spores survived. Which of the following do we comprehend from the above?

A. Greater the spore concentration, more heat resistant the suspension
B. Spores of a given strain, all have the same heat resistance
C. Spores of the same strain have many spores of low heat resistance
D. Spores of the same strain have very few spores of high heat resistance
Answer» B. Spores of a given strain, all have the same heat resistance
352.

THE_BEST_MEANS_OF_PREVENTING_GROWTH_OF_UNDESIRABLE_ORGANISMS_IN_FERMENTED_JUICE_IS_TO______?$

A. Add strong, unpasteurized vinegar after alcoholic fermentation is complete
B. Add sugar
C. All of the mentioned
D. Neither of the mentioned
Answer» B. Add sugar
353.

The rate of conversion of alcohol to acetic acid depends on _____$

A. The activity of the organism
B. The amount of alcohol present and the amount of surface exposed per unit of volume
C. The temperature
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
354.

Which_of_the_following_about_vinegar_making_and_manufacturing_is_true?$

A. Vinegar bacteria grow in the fermented juice liquid and on the surface. They don’t always form a film on the surface
B. After acetic fermentation, vinegar should not be exposed to air as it may further oxidize to carbon dioxide and water
C. All storage tanks/ units of vinegar should be closed
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
355.

Which of the following is included in vinegar fermentation?

A. Transform sugar into alcohol, by yeast
B. Change alcohol into acetic acid using vinegar bacteria
C. Transform sugar into alcohol, by yeast & Changing alcohol into acetic acid using vinegar bacteria
D. Neither of the mentioned
Answer» D. Neither of the mentioned
356.

Statement 1: Cider vinegar can be used with strength lesser than 4% of acetic acid.

A.
B. True, true
C. True, false
Answer» B. True, true
357.

A vinegar containing 5 grams of acetic acid per 100 cubic centimeters is referred to as _____

A. 0.5 grain
B. 5 grain
C. 50 grain
D. 500 grain
Answer» D. 500 grain
358.

Advantage of cold pasteurization of alcohol over hot pasteurization?

A. Can be used for heat sensitive alcohols
B. Can be used to preserve the flavor and aroma of alcohol
C. Neither of the mentioned
D. Can be used for heat sensitive alcohols & preserve the flavor and aroma of alcohol
Answer» E.
359.

Statement 1: Packaged beer is pasteurized whereas barrelled beer is not.

A.
B. True, true
C. True, false
Answer» C. True, false
360.

The purpose of bulk pasteurization is _____

A. To stabilize the wine chemically and physically by coagulating certain heat coagulable colloids
B. To stabilize it microbiologically by destroying bacteria and yeasts
C. To hasten aging
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
361.

Pasteurization is applied in which of the following ways?

A. Flash pasteurization and returning to storage tank
B. Flash pasteurization and into the final bottle
C. Pasteurization by heating the filled and sealed bottle
D. All of the mentioned
Answer» E.
362.

Statement 1: White wines do not contain the red pigments due to the lack of tannins and extracts.

A.
B. True, retard growth of contaminating organisms
C. True, prevent escape of gases
Answer» B. True, retard growth of contaminating organisms