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Which of the following is added in the making of peanut butter to prevent oil separation?

(a) Salt

(b) Dextrose

(c) Water

(d) Lecithin

I have been asked this question during an internship interview.

This key question is from Principles of Food Concentrates-3 topic in section Principles of Food Preservation by Canning and Drying and Principles of Food Concentrates of Food Engineering

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Right answer is (b) Dextrose

The explanation: Salt is added to improve flavor. Dextrose and some hydrogenated fats are added to prevent oil separation and lecithin is added to prevent rancidity.

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