Canning in Chemical Process Industries
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What is the primary purpose of heat treatment in food preservation?

  • To alter the texture of the food
  • To kill microorganisms and extend shelf life (correct)
  • To change the color of the food
  • To enhance the flavor of the food
  • What is the typical temperature used for heat treatment in canning?

  • 150 ̊C
  • 180 ̊C
  • 100 ̊C
  • 121 ̊C (correct)
  • Which material is often used as a lining in untinned steel cans?

  • Plastic (correct)
  • Glass
  • Tin
  • Aluminum
  • What is the primary microorganism that heat treatment aims to destroy in canning?

    <p>Clostridium botulinum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of vessel are containers placed for heat treatment?

    <p>Steam pressure vessel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of reducing water content in food before freezing?

    <p>To prevent unwanted changes in the final product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the volume of fruit juices after concentration?

    <p>It is reduced to one-third of the original volume</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the resulting solid content percentage of milk after evaporation?

    <p>45% solid content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of blanching before freezing?

    <p>To inactivate enzymes and prevent unwanted changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many processes are available for food concentration?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

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