Question

Which of the following falls in the low acidic group?

(a) Plant and animal tissues

(b) Manufactured items

(c) Fruits

(d) Jams and jellies

This question was addressed to me in examination.

I would like to ask this question from Principles of Food Preservation by Canning-2 in chapter Principles of Food Preservation by Canning and Drying and Principles of Food Concentrates of Food Engineering

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Plant and animal tissues

To explain I would say: Plant and animal tissues fall under the low acidic group. Manufactured items are medium acidic. Fruits are acidic and jams and jellies are highly acidic.