7 Questions
Which plant is known as a bulk laxative when using its ripe seed?
Carob pulp
What is the main use of Cyamopsis tetragonolobus?
Chocolate substitute
Which gum is formed from Xanthomonas campestris and has pseudoplastic properties used in toothpaste and ointment?
Xanthan gum
What is the scientific name for the starch source derived from Solanum tuberosum?
Solanum tuberosum
What is the source of gum tragacanth?
Astragalus gummifer
Which of the following gums is used as a substitute for Acacia but forms more viscous mucilage?
Sterculia Gum
Which of the following is NOT a source of marine gums?
Gracilaria confervoides
Test your knowledge on carbohydrates with a focus on Raffinose and Stachyose. Learn about the structure, sources, and hydrolysis products of these trisaccharide and tetrasaccharide compounds found in beans and other vegetables.
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