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What is the purpose of nitrates in meat preservation?

  • Improve texture
  • Prevent microbial spoilage
  • Enhance flavor
  • Prevent Botulinum spores (correct)
  • Which component of rice is primarily removed during milling?

  • Endosperm
  • Bran (correct)
  • Germ (correct)
  • Husk
  • Which enzyme is involved in the inactivation of heat-treated fruit juice?

  • Protease
  • Pectin methyl esterase (correct)
  • Amylase
  • Lipase
  • What does the sphericity of grain depend on?

    <p>Lbh^0.33/l</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following fatty acids is classified as omega-6?

    <p>Linoleic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of salt in bread-making?

    <p>Tighten gluten structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the wheat kernel contains the bran and germ?

    <p>Whole kernel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is commonly associated with dairy products but not with ropiness?

    <p>Streptococcus lactis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum moisture content allowed in milk powder?

    <p>4-5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is responsible for the eyes in Swiss cheese?

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

    How is the porosity of a material calculated?

    <p>1-(ro-bulk/ro-true)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Q10 value indicate?

    <p>Rate of change with a 10-degree shift in temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the separation factor of a centrifuge?

    <p>V^2/rg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the conching of fat?

    <p>Excessive kneading or mixing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Beta' crystals?

    <p>Smooth texture and moderate to low melting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compounds are used in the decaffeination of coffee?

    <p>Supercritical CO2/Ethyl acetate/Dichloromethane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of amylopectin in comparison to amylose?

    <p>It contributes more to viscosity and thickening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following descriptions accurately represents lipase?

    <p>It restructures acyl glycerols.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of gelatinization on water permeability?

    <p>It increases permeability of water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the linkage types in amylo-glucosidase?

    <p>It breaks down both alpha 1-4 and 1-6 linkages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role does xylanase play in food processing?

    <p>It clarifies fruit juice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of anthocyanins changes with pH levels?

    <p>They appear red in acidic conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of BHA/Propyl Gallate in food preservation?

    <p>They prevent rancidity and off-flavors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of carbohydrate is melibiose classified as?

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

    Which organism is known for producing aflatoxins that can contaminate grains and nuts?

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

    Which type of bacteria is associated with the spoilage of fish?

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

    What type of organism is Streptomyces classified as?

    <p>Fungi-like bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which foodborne pathogen is known to produce neurotoxin causing botulism?

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

    Which bacteria is responsible for food poisoning through enterotoxins?

    <p>Staphylococcus aureus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organism is linked to causing salmonellosis?

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

    Which type of mold can cause spoilage in cereals?

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

    What toxin produced by Shigella leads to dysentery?

    <p>Shiga toxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microorganisms are commonly associated with the fermentation of sausage?

    <p>Lactobacillus and Pediococcus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the moisture content range classified as intermediate moisture foods?

    <p>15-50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves the heating of food to kill pathogens without changing its taste significantly?

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

    Which of the following processes is involved in vinegar production?

    <p>Ethanolic fermentation followed by oxidation of ethanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Reynolds number range indicates transition flow in fluid dynamics?

    <p>2000-4000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the protein efficiency ratio (PER) measure?

    <p>Weight gain per unit weight of protein intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does net protein utilization essentially assess?

    <p>Digestibility multiplied by biological value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the chemical score of a protein?

    <p>Comparison of essential amino acids to a reference protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do quinones play in food science?

    <p>Contribute to enzymatic browning and bitterness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which compounds are primarily responsible for key aromas in foods?

    <p>Aldehydes and ketones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are terpenes commonly associated with?

    <p>Citrus aromas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does myoglobin primarily relate to in muscle science?

    <p>Oxygen transport and color in meat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process leads to the drop in pH associated with rigor mortis?

    <p>Glycolysis leading to lactic acid accumulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Amylose and Amylopectin

    • Amylose: linear, less soluble, 20-30%
    • Amylopectin: branched, more soluble, 60-70%, hydrogen bonding.

    Enzymes

    • Lipase: acyl glycerol restructuring
    • L-lysine, Hyaluronic acid, Gelatinization, Melibiose, Amylo-glucosidase, Lipoxydases/lipoxygenase, Xylanase
    • BHA/propyl gallate: oxidation prevention.
    • Anthocyanin: red at acid, purple at neutral, blue at base.

    Food Microbiology

    • Aspergillus oryzae: used in koji-fermented beverages.
    • Bacillus subtilis
    • Vitamins (A, anti-vitamins)
    • Betalains, Disulfide bonds, Murein, Rhizopus, Yeast and Mold determination.

    Food Processing and Preservation

    • Blanching: affects vegetable tissues
    • Stachybotrys chartarum: black mold.
    • Sauerkraut production
    • Traditional Korean sausage preparation
    • Ropiness in wine
    • Milk pasteurization indicator.
    • Chilled shrimp spoilage: bacteria are most common
    • Grape juice fermentation (wine)
    • Pickle and sauerkraut inoculation
    • Soy sauce production
    • Blue cheese production

    Food Preservation Methods

    • Heat treatment of fruit juice
    • HTST (High-Temperature Short-Time): pasteurization (72°C 15-30 seconds)
    • Hurdles in food preservation (temperature, water activity, salt, sugar, acidity, preservatives)

    Food Components and Properties

    • Omega-3, Omega-6, Omega-9 fatty acids
    • Milling of rice/salt in bread-making/Durum wheat/Wheat kernel/%Pufas in butter/Max moisture in milk powder/Eyes in Swiss cheese/Porosity/Separation factor (centrifuge) -Conching/Beta crystals/Cardamom/Decaffeination of coffee
    • Pectin
    • PFA limit
    • Refrigeration effects
    • Pyruvate to lactic acid (homolactic fermentation)
    • Spore types

    Other Food and Agricultural Topics

    • Protein for spongy bread
    • Characteristic aroma during cheese ripening
    • Yellow discoloration of meat
    • Saponification number
    • Protein efficiency ratio (PER)
    • Metabolic nitrogen
    • Net protein utilization
    • Chemical score
    • Quinones
    • Aldehydes and ketones
    • Terpenes
    • Myoglobin
    • Glycolysis-lactic acid-pH drop
    • Mannose, Ribose
    • Yeast/Molds
    • Actinomycetes
    • Fish spoilage
    • Meat
    • Cereals
    • Staphylococcus aureus
    • Salmonella
    • Shigella
    • Escherichia coli
    • Bacillus cereus
    • Clostridium botulinum
    • Aspergillus (aflatoxins) contaminated food
    • Idli Dosa/cheese/meat (sausage)

    Food Safety

    • Thermal processing
    • Intermediate moisture foods
    • FPO/PFA/A-MARK
    • Reynold's number

    Other

    • Vinegar Production (ethanolic fermentation followed by oxidation of ethanol)

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    Test your knowledge on food science and technology with this quiz. Explore key concepts like meat preservation, grain characteristics, and the role of enzymes in food processing. Perfect for students in food science courses or anyone interested in food technology.

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