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Which of the following is not utilized by the brewing strains?

(a) Dextrins

(b) Starch

(c) Maltotriose

(d) Melibiose

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The correct choice is (a) Dextrins

Explanation: Higher polysaccharides, the dextrins are not utilized by the brewing strains and these contribute to beer flavor by way of imparting fullness. Although many attempts have been made to utilize dextrins.

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