FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD PROCESSING AND PRESERVATION

HIGH PRESSURE PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not a true statement?
A
Naturally occurring sugars have a different caloric content than commercially produced sugars
B
Table sugar (white granulated sugar) is primarily produced from sugar cane and sugar beets
C
Lactose only occurs in milk
D
Fructose is the sweetest of naturally occurring sugars
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Saccharin is not a natural sugar. It is an artificial sweetener that is used in place of sugar because it has no calories and does not increase blood sugar levels after consumption.

Detailed explanation-2: -The naturally occurring sugars are lactose (milk and milk products), glucose (fresh, dried and cooked fruits, honey and most vegetables), fructose (honey, agave nectar, fruit and fruit juices) and sucrose (sugar extracted from beet or sugar cane, which is then refined and crystallised before it can be used in cooking).

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