Question

Which of the following is true about Seed Flaking in Pre-press Solvent Extraction?

(a) The flakes have to be very thin

(b) The flakes have to be very thick

(c) The flakes have to be an optimum size- neither to thick nor too thin

(d) None of the mentioned

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Answer 1

Correct choice is (c) The flakes have to be an optimum size- neither to thick nor too thin

Explanation: The flakes have to be an optimum size- neither to thick nor too thin in Seed Flaking in Pre-press Solvent Extraction. As thin ones are too fragile and thick ones give a poor oil yield.