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Which of the following factors does NOT influence the blanching time?
Which of the following factors does NOT influence the blanching time?
- Size of the pieces of food
- Blanching temperature
- Type of fruit or vegetable
- Cooking time (correct)
What is the main purpose of blanching?
What is the main purpose of blanching?
- To cook the food thoroughly before further processing
- To preserve the food for long-term storage
- To add moisture and flavor to the food
- To improve the quality and shelf life of fruits, vegetables, and other food items (correct)
What is the main advantage of using steam blanchers over hot-water blanchers?
What is the main advantage of using steam blanchers over hot-water blanchers?
- Steam blanchers provide more precise temperature control (correct)
- Steam blanchers have a higher initial cost
- Steam blanchers lead to longer texture exposure
- Steam blanchers have a limited capacity
Which of the following is a disadvantage of hot-water blanchers compared to steam blanchers?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of hot-water blanchers compared to steam blanchers?
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How does blanching affect the nutritional qualities of food?
How does blanching affect the nutritional qualities of food?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that can cause vitamin loss during blanching?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can cause vitamin loss during blanching?
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How does blanching affect the color and flavor of food?
How does blanching affect the color and flavor of food?
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What is the main purpose of the pasteurization process?
What is the main purpose of the pasteurization process?
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How does blanching affect the texture of food?
How does blanching affect the texture of food?
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