Question

Which of the following is untrue with respect to this sentence – proteins are popularly used in food processing industry because?

(a) Water binding capacity

(b) Oil binding capacity

(c) Ability to coagulate on heating

(d) None of the mentioned

I had been asked this question in an interview.

My enquiry is from Fats, Trans-fats, Proteins, Amino acids, Vitamins, Minerals- 1 topic in section Fats, Trans-fats, Proteins, Amino acids, Vitamins, Minerals of Food Engineering

Answer 1

The correct choice is (b) Oil binding capacity

The explanation is: Proteins are popularly used in food processing industry because of their water binding capacity and ability to coagulate on heating.