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Which of the following is used to give banana flavour?

(a) Isoamyl acetate

(b) Hydrogen sulphide

(c) Dimethyl sulphate

(d) Diacetyl

This question was posed to me in an internship interview.

My question comes from Fermentation Biochemistry in division The Biochemistry of Fermentation of Fermentation Technology

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The correct choice is (a) Isoamyl acetate

The explanation: Isoamyl acetate is responsible to impart banana flavour to the beer. It is also called as isopentyl acetate and is a colourless liquid that is slightly soluble in water. It is a banana smelling ester which is used in many fragrance and flavour imparting departments in industries.

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