10 Questions
Which of the following beverages is classified as a non-alcoholic beverage?
Carbonated soft drinks
Which species of coffee supplies the largest and best quality of coffee beans?
Coffea arabica
What is the main ingredient in all alcoholic beverages?
Ethyl alcohol
Which of the following is a characteristic of carbonated non-alcoholic beverages?
They are generally sweetened, flavored, acidified, colored, artificially carbonated, and sometimes chemically preserved
Which country is the largest producer and exporter of Arabica coffee?
Brazil
Why is liberica not popular in India?
The plant is susceptible to diseases and the beans are not favored in the market
What is the significance of India's coffee in the global market?
Indian coffee is in high demand due to its superior quality and use in blending
What is the purpose of removing the pulp and mucilage in coffee processing?
To improve the quality of the final product
What is the result of unripe berries in coffee processing?
Defective beans (Triage)
What is the difference between the dry and wet methods of coffee processing?
The wet method removes the pulp and mucilage, while the dry method does not
Study Notes
Beverages
- Beverages include liquids or liquorous foods, such as coffee, tea, cocoa, soft drinks, and alcohol-containing drinks.
- These beverages contain stimulants or flavoring agents that perform useful functions but are not essential for the body's proper functioning.
Types of Beverages
- Alcoholic beverages:
- Wines
- Malted beverages (beer)
- Distilled liquors
- Non-alcoholic beverages:
- Carbonated drinks
- Non-carbonated soft drinks
Coffee
- Coffee is an evergreen shrub or small tree indigenous to Central Africa and Asia.
- There are three main commercial species of coffee:
- Coffea arabica (supplies the largest and best quality of coffee beans)
- Coffea robusta (yields beans of lower quality)
- Coffea liberica (beans of still lower quality)
- Brazil is the largest producer of coffee in the world, while India's export is only about 4.5% of the total world export.
Coffee Characteristics
- Caffeine is present in coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolates, and some nuts.
- Coffee flowers are white and sweet-smelling, producing green berries that turn red when ripe.
- The berry contains a mucilaginous pulp with two greenish-grey seeds or beans, each covered by a thin membrane, a silvery skin, and both are enclosed in a common husk-like membrane or parchment.
Coffee Processing
- Coffee processing consists of removing the skin, pulp, parchment, and silvery skin.
- The quality of the final product depends on the manner of processing.
- Two methods are employed for processing:
- Dry method: berries are sun-dried, and the coverings are removed by hulling.
- Wet method: the ripe fruits are squeezed in a pulping machine, and the mucilage is removed by spontaneous fermentation.
This quiz covers the basics of beverages, including types of liquids and liquorous foods, their functions, and the classification of alcoholic beverages.
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