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Which of the following has goat-like aromas?

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Which of the following has goat-like aromas?

(a) Caprylic acid

(b) Succinic acid

(c) Malic acid

(d) Formic acid

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My question is taken from Fermentation Biochemistry topic in division The Biochemistry of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

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The correct option is (a) Caprylic acid

Explanation: Caproic and Caprylic acid has an unpleasant smell responsible for goat-like aromas. It is also found in the milk of many mammals, coconut oil and kernel oil. Caprylic acid has antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial properties and is useful in the treatment of many infections like a vaginal yeast infection.

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