Which one of the following instrument is used for measuring fruit flesh finess ______?
A. Penetometer
B. Effegi instrument
C. Magners- Taylor pressure tester
D. All the above
Shelf life of banana at 20ºC in modified atmosphere with potassium permanganate is ______?
A. Upto 7 days
B. Upto 14 days
C. Upto 21 days
D. Upto 30 days
which one of the following fruit is perishable ________?
A. Mango
B. Banana
C. Cherry
D. Grapes
The cooling methods for fresh produce is dependent on _____?
A. Temperature of produce at harvest
B. Physiology of the produce
C. Post harvest life of the produce
D. All the above
The storage life of fresh lemon at 10ºC is ______?
A. 6-10 weeks
B. 10-15 weeks
C. 12-20 weeks
D. 12-16 weeks
The storage life of fresh oranges at 5 to 9ºc is ______?
A. 4-6 weeks
B. 6-8 weeks
C. 6-12 weeks
D. 6-10 weeks
Potato when fried, excessive browning develops due to ______?
A. Caramelization
B. Reaction between amino acid and sugar
C. All the above
D. None of the above
Reduction in climatic temperature causes reduction in fruit parameters such as _____?
A. Respiration
B. Change in texture
C. Loss of vitamin C
D. All the above
The dormancy of bulbs, roots and tubers can be prolonged by ______?
A. Medium temperature
B. Low temperature
C. Appropriate storage conditions
D. All the above
Which one of the following quantative change is associated with ripening of fruits ______?
A. Breakdown of poly carbohydrates
B. Conversion of starch to sugar
C. Pectic substance and hemicellulose
D. All the above
