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Statement 1: White wines do not contain the red pigments due to the lack of tannins and extracts.

Statement 2: Sulphur dioxide is added to crushed grapes to _____

(a) True, retard growth of contaminating organisms

(b) True, prevent escape of gases

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) False, neither of the mentioned

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This intriguing question originated from Principles of Food Preservation by Fermentation-2 in division Principles of Semi-Moist Foods, Principles of Food Preservation by Fermentation, Principles of Food Pickling and Curing and Principles of Food Storage Stability of Food Engineering

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Correct answer is (a) True, retard growth of contaminating organisms

The explanation is: White wines do not contain the red pigments due to the lack of tannin and extracts. Sulphur dioxide is added to crush grapes to retard growth of contaminating organisms.

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