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Why is powdered pectin mixed ten times with its volume in dry sugar, mixed thoroughly and added to the juice?

(a) It gives a better taste

(b) To solidify the juice to form jelly

(c) Uniform distribution and prevent lumping

(d) All of the mentioned

This question was addressed to me in an online quiz.

My doubt is from Principles of Food Concentrates-2 in portion Principles of Food Preservation by Canning and Drying and Principles of Food Concentrates of Food Engineering

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Correct option is (c) Uniform distribution and prevent lumping

Best explanation: Powdered pectin is mixed ten times with its volume in dry sugar, mixed thoroughly and added to the juice for uniform distribution and to prevent lumping.

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