Question

Statement 1: Sodium Sulphite is banned in certain countries like USA because it has preserving effect on animal tissues but with the combination of other agents.

Statement 2: Sulphuring dried fruits helps in controlling microbial and insect activity.

(a) True, False

(b) True, True

(c) False, False

(d) False, True

I have been asked this question at a job interview.

My question is based upon Principles of Chemical Preservation of Food-1 topic in chapter Principles of Chemical Preservation of Food, Principles of Food Irradiation and Food Quality factors of Food Engineering

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) True, True

Explanation: Sodium Sulphite is banned in certain countries like USA because it has preserving effect on animal tissues but with the combination of other agents. Sulphuring dried fruits helps in controlling microbial and insect activity.