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What is the primary use of starch in the food industry?
What is the primary use of starch in the food industry?
- To be consumed in its crude form
- To be used in textile and paper industries
- To be converted into dextrose and glucose syrups (correct)
- To produce other chemicals
Which industries use starch as a raw material?
Which industries use starch as a raw material?
- Aerospace, defense, and energy
- Pharmaceutical, medical, and cosmetic
- Textile, paper, and food (correct)
- Automotive, construction, and electronics
Which of the following is a use of sugar besides food production?
Which of the following is a use of sugar besides food production?
- Clothing
- Fuel for vehicles (correct)
- Cleaning agent
- Building material
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Study Notes
- Sugar and starch are important carbohydrates found in plants.
- Sugar is primarily used in food production.
- Sugar is consumed in its crude form in some areas like India.
- Sugar is used to produce other chemicals and as a substrate for fermentation.
- Starch is used in textile, paper, and food industries.
- Starch is converted to dextrose and glucose syrups for food industry use.
- Enzymatic conversion of glucose to fructose is used to develop sugar from starch.
- Sizable industries have resulted from growing plants and extracting carbohydrates.
- Sugar-producing plant juice is also used for fermentation.
- Flours that are primarily starch are also used as food.
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