INTRODUCTION TO FOOD TECHNOLOGY
FOOD SCIENCE VS FOOD TECHNOLOGY
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Question
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There is an edible film that is a thin protective coating formed around food particles. True or false?
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The edible coating is defined as the thin layer of edible material, which is applied on food surface in liquid form. Some of its basic functions are to protect the product from mechanical damage and chemical reaction as moisture barrier (Embuscado and Huber, 2009. C. (2009).
Detailed explanation-2: -Edible films provide replacement and/or fortification of natural layers to prevent moisture losses, while selectively allowing for controlled exchange of important gases, such as oxygen, carbon dioxide, and ethylene, which are involved in respiration processes.
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