FOOD PROCESSING
PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PROCESSING
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Question
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Which of the following additives improves the texture of food?
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Xanthan Gum
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Vitamin C
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Allura Red
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Citric Acid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Xanthan gum is a high molecular weight polysaccharide produced by a pure‐culture fermentation of a carbohydrate with strains of Xanthomonas campestris.
Detailed explanation-2: -Widely available and easy to work with, in small amounts, xanthan gum works excellent as a thickening agent for sauces, to create light foams and to keep ingredients from separating when making smoothies, dough and batter.
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