FOOD TECHNOLOGY

FOOD QUALITY AND SAFETY

QUALITY CONTROL IN FOOD PROCESSING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How much does one gallon of milk weigh?
A
2 lbs
B
5.5 lbs
C
7 lbs
D
8.6 lbs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A gallon of skim milk weighs about 8.6 lbs (3.94 kgs). This number can vary depending on the brand of whole milk you buy and the fat content. How much does a gallon of low-fat milk weigh? A gallon of low-fat milk weighs approximately 8.7 lbs (4.32kgs).

Detailed explanation-2: -A gallon of milk weighs 8.6 lb, and a quart of milk weighs 2.15 lb.

Detailed explanation-3: -The volume of a gallon is equivalent to 128 fluid ounces, while a U.K. gallon (or imperial gallon) of milk is around 153. The number of quarts within a volume unit depends on the type of gallon that you’re using. The United States system has smaller volumes, meaning a gallon is only equal to 4 quarts.

Detailed explanation-4: -It’s typically sold as whole milk, 2%, 1% and skim. Whole milk has the most fat and weighs around 8.6 lbs per gallon. Skim milk has the least fat and weighs approximately 8.4 lbs per gallon. 1% weighs 8.45 lbs per gallon while 2% fat milk weighs about 8.5 lbs per gallon.

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