Application of Antioxidants in Soybean Oil

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Which antioxidant is mentioned to increase the storage stability of soybean oil better than BHA and BHT?

  • Propyl gallate
  • TBHQ (correct)
  • BHA
  • BHT

What is the major import of Pakistan mentioned in the text?

  • Vegetable oils
  • Sunflower oil
  • Soybean seeds
  • Palm fruit (correct)

In which order does the overall effectiveness of BHA, BHT, propyl gallate and TBHQ as oxidation inhibitors in refined, bleached and deodorized palm oil decrease?

  • BHA > BHT > Propyl gallate > TBHQ
  • Propyl gallate > TBHQ > BHT > BHA
  • TBHQ > BHT > Propyl gallate > BHA
  • TBHQ > Propyl gallate > BHT > BHA (correct)

What was the increase in oxidative stability of refined, bleached and decolorized sunflower oil after adding 0.02% TBHQ?

<p>From 10 to 50 hours (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which oil is mentioned to be a world’s major food oil, comprising about one-third of all vegetable oil production?

<p>Soybean oil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is stated about the positive effects of TBHQ in maintaining flavor stability of soybean oil?

<p>TBHQ inhibits reversion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main purposes of antioxidant treatment for rendered meat fat?

<p>To increase oxidative stability for longer storage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the phenolic antioxidants used for in many candies?

<p>To improve shelf life (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which combination of antioxidants appears to increase the shelf life of ground beef significantly?

<p>Propyl gallate and BHA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom of oxidation in chewing gum is overcome by using phenolic antioxidants?

<p>Toughness and brittleness (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provides up to 13 months extension in shelf life to roasted peanut products?

<p>BHA and BHT (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of adding phenolic antioxidants to dry breakfast cereals?

<p>To stabilize the cereal products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main purposes of antioxidant treatment for rendered meat fat?

<p>To increase oxidative stability and provide carry-through protection in food preparation with fat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Oxidation of fatty components and pigments in raw beef during storage brings about changes in odor, color, and flavor' - What is used to control this oxidation effectively?

<p>(0.014% BHA, 0.004% propyl gallate, 0.003% citric acid) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'In crackers, pastry, and in those foods which are fried in animal fats' - Why does the carry-through protection provided by antioxidant treatment have special significance in these applications?

<p>To prevent oxidation and maintain quality during food preparation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the symptoms of oxidation in chewing gum during storage?

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