Pickle-Making Basics

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Which of the spices of pickle is considered essential?

Mustard

Which machines are used in pickle making?

Mixing

Chilli was introduced in India by whom?

Portugal

What happens when salt is added to boiling water?

Delays the process of boiling water

What is used to thicken jam?

Pectin

What is used to preserve apple jam?

None of the above

What is used to preserve love and tomato ketchup?

Sugar

What is used to bring color to pickles?

Red chilli powder

Who acts as a preservative in sodium benzoate?

Benzoic acid

Why is bitter gourd considered a curing species?

To remove bitterness

Study Notes

Pickle-Making Essentials

  • Mustard is considered an essential spice in pickle-making.
  • Pepper is not an essential spice in pickle-making.

Machines Used in Pickle-Making

  • Mixing machines are used in pickle-making.
  • Fruit Harvesting machines are not used in pickle-making.

Chilli Introduction

  • Chilli was introduced in India by the Portuguese.
  • The UK, Mughal, and Dutch did not introduce chilli in India.

Salt in Boiling Water

  • When salt is added to boiling water, it delays the process of boiling water.
  • Salt does not speed up the process of boiling water or prevent it from boiling.

Jam Thickening

  • Pectin is used to thicken jam.
  • Ajinomoto, maida, and corn flour are not used to thicken jam.

Apple Jam Preparation

  • Fresh apples should be used to make apple jam.
  • Apples should not be tainted, kept for a long time, or be of any other condition.

Preservatives in Sauces

  • Acetic acid is used to preserve love and tomato ketchup.
  • Sugar and oil are not used to preserve love and tomato ketchup.

Colouring in Pickles

  • Deggi Mirch and Red chilli powder are used to bring colour to pickles.
  • Food colour is not used to bring colour to pickles.

Sodium Benzoate Preservative

  • Benzoic acid acts as a preservative in sodium benzoate.
  • Sodium, acid, and sulfur do not act as preservatives in sodium benzoate.

Bitter Gourd Properties

  • Bitter gourd is a curing species.
  • It is not used for making snacks or to remove bitterness.

Vinegar Basics

  • Acetic acid is the basic ingredient of vinegar.
  • Sugar, citric acid, and alcohol are not the basic ingredients of vinegar.

Salt Solution

  • A salt solution is called Brine.
  • Syrup, alcohol, and none of the above are not called Brine.

Preservatives in Murabba

  • TSS in Preservatives is 72 degree bricks.
  • 60 degree bricks, 25 degree bricks, and 70 degree bricks are not the TSS in Preservatives.

Filling Murabba Boxes

  • 55 percent is filled in the murabba box.
  • 40 percent, 45 percent, and 60 percent are not filled in the murabba box.

Crystallised Fruit Preparation

  • Crystallised fruit is prepared by wrapping it in glucose.
  • Salt, honey, and happy sugar are not used to prepare crystallised fruit.

Sodium Benzoate Uses

  • Sodium benzoate is used for preservation.
  • It is not used for colour or to keep it safe.

K.M.S. Insertion

  • K.M.S. is inserted in pickles.
  • Juice, marmalade, and other options are not where K.M.S. is inserted.

Acetic Acid Uses

  • Acetic acid is used for making vinegar.
  • It is also used for preservation, and both options are correct.

Citric Acid Properties

  • Citric acid is sour.
  • It is not sweet, salty, or none of the above.

Pickle Spices

  • Spices of all spread are used for making pickles.
  • Mix masala, same kind of spices, and none of the above are not used for making pickles.

Vegetable Preservation

  • Vegetables were preserved in the olden days by frying in oil.
  • Packing in cartons, keeping in the sun, and doing penance in the fire are not ways vegetables were preserved.

Masala Manufacturing Companies

  • Ozone is the company that does not manufacture masala.
  • M.D.H, Catch, and Everest are companies that manufacture masala.

Papad Industry

  • Lijjat papad is the biggest name in the papad industry.
  • Goldie Papad, Rajdhani Papad, and Shakti Bhog Papad are not the biggest names in the papad industry.

Fruit/Vegetable Preservation

  • Seasonal fruits/vegetables are preserved for pickling by placing them in a Brine Solution.
  • Chosen water, hot water, and cold water are not used to preserve fruits/vegetables for pickling.

Archaic Food Preservation Methods

  • Sunshine is an archaic method of food preservation.
  • Box packaging, canning, and all of the above are also archaic methods of food preservation.

Mustard Powder in Pickles

  • Mustard powder is added to pickles to increase the taste.
  • It is not added for colour, to sour, or for none of the above.

Fruit Varieties

  • Peach is a Golden and Royal variety.
  • Apple, pear, and pomegranate are not Golden and Royal varieties.

Mango Pickle Acidity

  • The acidity in mango pickle is 2%.
  • 1%, 0.5%, and 3% are not the acidity levels in mango pickle.

Oil Addition in Papad Flour

  • Oil is added to papad flour during the mixing process.
  • Setting, punching, and packing are not the stages when oil is added to papad flour.

Machine Requirements in Masala Production

  • Grinding machines are required in the business of making masala powder.
  • Filter, packaging, and all of the above are also required in the business of making masala powder.

Spice Grinding Room Cleaning

  • The spice grinding room is cleaned by using sanitizer, water, and drying.
  • Steam and all of the above are also used to clean the spice grinding room.

Worker Requirements in Production Area

  • Workers in a production area require a mask, head cap, apron, and gloves.
  • Gloves and apron, and head cap with mask are not the only requirements for workers in a production area.

Spice Grinding Machine Cleaning

  • The spice grinding machine is cleaned through blowing, water, and steam.
  • Drying and all of the above are also used to clean the spice grinding machine.

Jelly Production

  • Jellies are made from fruit pulp.
  • Fruit juice, the peel, and none of the above are not used to make jellies.

Almond Syrup Preservatives

  • The amount of sodium benzoate in almond syrup is 40ppm.
  • 20ppm, 30ppm, and 60ppm are not the amounts of sodium benzoate in almond syrup.

Fruit/Vegetable Browning Prevention

  • The remedy to prevent browning in fruits and vegetables is by using sugar.
  • By using sour, and none of the above are not remedies to prevent browning in fruits and vegetables.

Microorganism Growth

  • Microorganisms grow more in water in air temperature.
  • In the air, in water, and in heat are not the conditions where microorganisms grow more.

Fruit/Vegetable Water Content

  • Fruits and vegetables contain 80% to 90% water.
  • 60% to 70%, 70% to 80%, and 90% to 100% are not the water content ranges in fruits and vegetables.

FPO Meaning

  • FPO stands for Food Processing Order.
  • Food Product Order, Food Pro-Bro, and none of the above are not the meanings of FPO.

Chlorophyll Colour

  • Chlorophyll is green in colour.
  • Red, yellow, and blue are not the colours of chlorophyll.

Pea Element

  • Peas contain protein.
  • Iron, vitamin, and calcium are not the elements present in peas.

Synthetic Sharbat Juice Content

  • Synthetic sharbat contains 0% juice.
  • 10%, 12%, and 25% are not the juice content ranges in synthetic sharbat.

Vegetable Types in India

  • There are 175 types of vegetables grown in India.
  • 130, 106, and 165 are not the number of vegetable types grown in India.

Fruit Classification

  • Fruits are divided into 3 categories according to climate.
  • 2, 4, and 6 are not the number of categories fruits are divided into according to climate.

Salt Percentage

  • Using 20% to 25% of salt does not spoil the substance.
  • 10%, 15% to 20%, and 25% to 30% are not the salt percentages that do not spoil the substance.

Pickle Storage

  • Pickles should be kept in a glass dish.
  • Plastics, steel, and anyl are not the recommended containers for storing pickles.

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